Clone GT Problem - Please Help

OutlawsPB22 · 11-18-2012, 09:38 PM

So I picked up a GT this past week and took it to my tournament to find it not working properly. I have posted a link to a YouTube video of what's going on. The video is showing that during the middle of a pod there is major "drop off" if you could call it that, after it shot through the first part of the pod fine.

O Rings look good
Fresh 4500 Fill
New Quality Battery
Properly lubed
Good Paint

Dwell @12 ms
Anti-Bolt Stick @4ms

I would guess that it is a pressure issue but I have no idea where to start.

Video Address:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAVax...e_gdata_player

Thanks

learningxp · 11-19-2012, 12:18 AM

Did you check/relube the orings in the reg and/or solenoid?

Harribo · 11-19-2012, 01:30 AM

Have you tried another tank/reg? It might be a longshot but worth checking out.

Nevets · 11-19-2012, 01:51 AM

Are you using the lube that comes with the marker. My GT did the same thing with the stock lube and then I uses some normal Dow 33 and never had the problem again.

OutlawsPB22 · 11-19-2012, 11:13 AM

I have not tried another tank or reg. however I have tried it with militia lube, sleek, and hater. Same results each time.

Mark S. · 11-19-2012, 12:55 PM

Do you have a volt meter you could check your battery voltage with when that problem happens? I know you said it's a new battery but I'm curious what the voltage is. Answering this will help.

jtguy2269 · 11-19-2012, 01:07 PM

seems like a recharge issue with either your tank or the regulator. something in the marker is being starved of air. worst case scenario the solenoid but i'd try the regs first

trucockerfan19 · 11-19-2012, 04:03 PM

Seems like a reg thing

Try another tank and rebuild your hpr

Mark S. · 11-19-2012, 05:19 PM

I agree with the above that you should try another tank. Wouldn't hurt to break down your reg and make sure the reg seat is in proper shape, the piston o-ring is good, and that there are no scuffs on the bottom of the piston shaft.

I still would love to know what the battery voltage is though. And when you said you used a new battery, did this problem happen right after the new battery was installed, or did you play for a while and then it started to happen?

C-Kidder · 11-20-2012, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark S.

Do you have a volt meter you could check your battery voltage with when that problem happens? I know you said it's a new battery but I'm curious what the voltage is. Answering this will help.

Defiantly what I would say it is... By the amount of paint that was shot before the issue occurred in the video nothing else really makes sense. Try a new battery even if its new.

98Pro · 11-20-2012, 04:54 PM

They could be really tight and not letting it cycle full speed and constantly slowing it down or too loose and causing the bolt to not be able to cycle properly. Check the bolt switch oring (middle bolt oring) and the reg orings.

OutlawsPB22 · 11-25-2012, 02:15 PM

The gun had been played with some before I had this problem... The battery meter on the gun shows that it was okay however I do not have a voltmeter to check.

On another note it does work again.

I took out the bolt assembly, cleaned and re lubed. cleaned and re lubed the reg, and then threw in a brand new energizer and boom shoots ropes consistently...

thanks for all the help.