Got my 23ci bottle for the Gauntlet

[bigben11]

Has anyone worked on the stock regulator to increase the power?

 

[blackdiesel]

Haji ordered some shims to increase the regulated output. I'm sure he'll post his results when he finish. I'm satisfied with the power level so no plans to tweak the regulator.

 

[John "spysir" Blount]

Ninja tanks used to come with a bolt and you unscrewed the fill ipple ( I think it was ??? ) incerted the bolt for leverage strap wrench on bottle & turn. After a quick glance at the Internet it seem they ( everyone) now sell a removal tool that fits over the top allowing a regular ratchet wrench to be used - still need a wooden jaw vice or strap wrench but NO marks), selling for $19.00 to 50ish.

I put a Ninja Pro V2 bottle on mine - still no chrony- which is set at 1,150psi+/- and saw NO change in poi at 50 yards. Yesterday I tried to find a higher grade fastener but failed, I will be stripping the factory unit as soon as the spring washer ( which I hope are the same dia. as a Ninja) show up.

John

 

[bigben11]

spysir,

Where did you find the removal tool for $19?

 

[Jonah]

Yea, guys, post where you got the larger bottle and the removal tool.

 

[bigben11]

Try this for the tank and regulator. Note the fill tube and gauge are at 90 degrees and not 180. To use this regulator-you might need to leave the forearm off, unless you can remove the OEM regulator.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/sis.html?_nkw=Paintball+PCP+Tank+3000psi+0.38L+Compressed+Air+Bottle+w%2F3000%2F4500psi+Regulator&_id=172795407557&&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2658

 

[bigben11]

Try this for the tank and regulator. Note the fill tube and gauge are at 90 degrees and not 180. To use this regulator-you might need to leave the forearm off, unless you can remove the OEM regulator.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/sis.html?_nkw=Paintball+PCP+Tank+3000psi+0.38L+Compressed+Air+Bottle+w%2F3000%2F4500psi+Regulator&_id=172795407557&&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2658

 

[bigben11]

If I have time today I am going to see if I can make device to remove the OEM regulator. I have been told that you can use a 1 inch PVC pipe, cut 4 slots in it to fit around the fill tube, gauge, and burst disks. Make it about 3 inches long and at the other end drill a hole thru both side to hold a screw driver. Hold the regulator in place with the screw driver and use a strap wrench to twist off the bottle. Don't know if this works, but worth a try.

 

[blackdiesel]

A plain closed end wrench over the fill nipple and on the nut will give you all the leverage you need to twist it off. Picture is use for illustration purposes only, this is not the correct size of the nut.

 

[John "spysir" Blount]

It should come off, the pro tool is mostly for the pro's where a scratch could cost them $$$, moving slow and thoughtfully will achive the same result.

This IS the original Ninja bonnet removal tool they inculde with their kit:

Unscrew bust disc ( or fill valve I dont recall) incert long bolt and use that to turn it. Works just fine.
Note that is a full rebuild kit for the original coil spring 850psi unit but that removal bolt still applys.

For bottle just google, tons of choices even CF & 4,500 - which "I" would use with mods to rifle for burst disc-


John

John

 

[blackdiesel]

"bigben11"If I have time today I am going to see if I can make device to remove the OEM regulator. I have been told that you can use a 1 inch PVC pipe, cut 4 slots in it to fit around the fill tube, gauge, and burst disks. Make it about 3 inches long and at the other end drill a hole thru both side to hold a screw driver. Hold the regulator in place with the screw driver and use a strap wrench to twist off the bottle. Don't know if this works, but worth a try.

I forgot to say - some paintball shops have the removal tools and will remove your regulator for you. The tools cost $50-60 and I can't see buying one to use a couple of times.