Whoa...my first Senti problem...

[Hobboy]

:confused:

I've used a Sentinel for a while now, and I've never had a problem with them ever. Until now. Yeah, the problem is I have to recock the marker every time I fire off a paintball. I've tried changing out the valve pin, and I've replaced the valve and hammer o-rings. None of that has worked. When I fire, it sounds like there isn't enough air getting to the valve. It's really pissing me off. :tdown:

Does anyone know what is wrong with my Senti?

[AM-Steve]

I have reffered Ernest here to look at this. Also, please call us up at 866-478-2255 and we'll get this taken care of.

[Hobboy]

I've got really bad strep throat right now, and nobody can understand me over the phone. I'll send you guys an e-mail. :tup:

[Crash STP]

Have you added any accessories lately?
is your airsystem the same as before?
where is the velocity adjuster set at?
Have you unscrewed it all the way w/ the same result?

[cryogenic76]

Mine did the same thing. I took it apart, cleaned, changed the oring, oiled, and it worked perfectly again.

[Hobboy]

I haven't added anything recently.

Same air system.

Velocity is unscrewed all the way out.

[jawpaul]

Make sure the valve retainging screw isn't screwed in to far. On my raptor if the screw was in to far it would cause the valve pin to rub on lock on the screw, not alowing the marker to cycle properly.

See how much force it takes to open the valve by pushing forward on the cocking knob/pin while the marker is degassed and uncocked. The main thing is to feel whether it opens and closely smoothly and not rough like something is grinding.

[jawpaul]

Also whats is your velocity like since this has happened.

[Hobboy]

Originally posted by jawpaul
Make sure the valve retainging screw isn't screwed in to far. On my raptor if the screw was in to far it would cause the valve pin to rub on lock on the screw, not alowing the marker to cycle properly.

See how much force it takes to open the valve by pushing forward on the cocking knob/pin while the marker is degassed and uncocked. The main thing is to feel whether it opens and closely smoothly and not rough like something is grinding.

You hit the nail on the head with that one. My Sentinel is once again screaming. :tup:

Thanks to everyone who wanted to help me out.

[teddyboy]

oh snap so that could be my prob? oh kick a$$ i just need to get air and try it out!!!, but i wonder i have sent my gun in and it still dint work perhaps i am just retarded but by didnt AM catch it?

[WorrPath]

Maybe AM should consider revamping the Sentinel valve to have a sealed off bottom, like the ShockTech Rat 3:16 for the Cocker...

[ingenexec]

riiiiight. Then it doesnt recock :D

[WorrPath]

No no no! The BOTTOM, not the valve stem. Anyone understand what I'm saying? I'm really not crazy!

[cryogenic76]

I understand and think it's a great idea.

[ingenexec]

i still dont understand >.< draw it! lol