A while ago I procured a 2011 G6R from a member here for a sweet deal. I have posted a draft on the regulator valve cores being an automotive part:
This paint plopper was bothering the heck out of me to the point I was considering selling it, till a couple days ago. I’ve tried multiple reg schraders and rebuilds, reset the board, packs of new batteries, new dynamic o-rings, dwell settings and the list goes on…until the one part I’ve neglected. The solenoid.
I replaced the solenoid recently with a brand new one I’ve been hoarding for this moment, yet reluctant to use. I reset the board, set pressures to factory specs, brand new battery and some leftover air in a tank. And would you know it, the thing went pop and the first shot was around 290 fps! Before, the first shot would barely make it out the barrel, the second a stretch farther and so on.
My lesson here is if I have the part, use it. 1 year just staring at the thing pissed at the world I couldn’t figure it out while having the solution in my parts bin.
How can we diagnose a solenoid failure? How can we prevent a solenoid from failure?
Diagnosing in this situation might just be to buy a solenoid and replace it. I was thinking about measuring the current draw and comparing it to the new solenoid, but that could be limited if the problem is in the spool.
Prevention, probably minimizing dry clicks because the actuator or piston is still slamming around. Old grease or oil buildup can add friction to the system or fill a needed void for air to freely flow. Age itself could be a factor too. Your guess is as good or better than mine
Hopefully this info helps. If you’ve done everything else and still not getting results, time to swap the noid.
Sci-fi boards are slowly making its rounds for this platform, so grab a new noid, some schraders and let these sing for another decade!
This paint plopper was bothering the heck out of me to the point I was considering selling it, till a couple days ago. I’ve tried multiple reg schraders and rebuilds, reset the board, packs of new batteries, new dynamic o-rings, dwell settings and the list goes on…until the one part I’ve neglected. The solenoid.
I replaced the solenoid recently with a brand new one I’ve been hoarding for this moment, yet reluctant to use. I reset the board, set pressures to factory specs, brand new battery and some leftover air in a tank. And would you know it, the thing went pop and the first shot was around 290 fps! Before, the first shot would barely make it out the barrel, the second a stretch farther and so on.
My lesson here is if I have the part, use it. 1 year just staring at the thing pissed at the world I couldn’t figure it out while having the solution in my parts bin.
How can we diagnose a solenoid failure? How can we prevent a solenoid from failure?
Diagnosing in this situation might just be to buy a solenoid and replace it. I was thinking about measuring the current draw and comparing it to the new solenoid, but that could be limited if the problem is in the spool.
Prevention, probably minimizing dry clicks because the actuator or piston is still slamming around. Old grease or oil buildup can add friction to the system or fill a needed void for air to freely flow. Age itself could be a factor too. Your guess is as good or better than mine
Hopefully this info helps. If you’ve done everything else and still not getting results, time to swap the noid.
Sci-fi boards are slowly making its rounds for this platform, so grab a new noid, some schraders and let these sing for another decade!