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Super Soaker CPS 1200 Pump
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 5:10 pm
by Me_Soak_U
The pump on my cps 1200 is very jumpy and hard to pump. It occasionally just gets stuck and you have to jiggle it to fix it. It requires far more effort to pump then the cps 1000 and is very rough. Any repair tips?
Thanks!
Re: Super Soaker CPS 1200 Pump
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 5:26 pm
by atvan
This happened to my MD3k. I speculate it just needs some good old grease. Silicon would probably be good, but I'm not sure if it is good for the rubber. Alternatively, you could get a new o-ring.
Re: Super Soaker CPS 1200 Pump
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 5:34 pm
by Me_Soak_U
I'll try grease I don't want to open it up though in less it breaks cause I really don't want to break it. Do you think wd 40 would be good?
Re: Super Soaker CPS 1200 Pump
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 5:40 pm
by atvan
WD-40=BAD. Don't use it. I will degrade the rubber. You are going to have to open it. While you have it open, you could k-mod it. The first time opening a gun is the hardest. There will be some glue, some rust, and other fun things. Opening it again will be a breeze.
Re: Super Soaker CPS 1200 Pump
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 5:48 pm
by Me_Soak_U
What about silicone spray or Vaseline?
Re: Super Soaker CPS 1200 Pump
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 6:15 pm
by atvan
Silicon spray would be good, but silicon grease would be best.
Re: Super Soaker CPS 1200 Pump
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 9:24 pm
by TheColton
me soak u: Believe me, grease the pump. I got a CPS 1200 in really bad condition and it had the exact same problem with the pump. Once I used silicon grease and took some gunk out of it, it started working amazingly. Once I greased it was easier to pump and it took less pumps.
Re: Super Soaker CPS 1200 Pump
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 1:51 pm
by Me_Soak_U
how did you take the gunk out of it? also how should I apply it, just smear it on the shaft?
Re: Super Soaker CPS 1200 Pump
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 1:53 pm
by atvan
Put the grease on the o-ring.
Re: Super Soaker CPS 1200 Pump
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 1:56 pm
by Me_Soak_U
And to get to the o-ring I just pop the pump cap off, right?
Re: Super Soaker CPS 1200 Pump
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 1:57 pm
by wetmonkey442
Yes, it's that easy!
Re: Super Soaker CPS 1200 Pump
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 2:04 pm
by Me_Soak_U
Ok cool! Thanks guys!
Re: Super Soaker CPS 1200 Pump
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 2:23 pm
by atvan
Im not sure about the 1200, bt for the Max-D 3000, you have to open the whole gun.
Re: Super Soaker CPS 1200 Pump
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 2:29 pm
by Me_Soak_U
how do i get the nozzle cap off?
Re: Super Soaker CPS 1200 Pump
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 2:47 pm
by atvan
It is probably glued, so get out your hobby knife and you flathead screwdrive. Cut and wedge, cut and wedge, repeat until unglued. Works like a charm.
Re: Super Soaker CPS 1200 Pump
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 3:17 pm
by wetmonkey442
The nozzle cap on the 1200 is very hard to remove because of the large surface area that is glued. You will probably need to break away the entire orange piece towards the front. Don't worry, the 1200 is perfectly usable without the nozzle cap, and I actually prefer the way it looks.
Re: Super Soaker CPS 1200 Pump
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 3:18 pm
by Me_Soak_U
i managed to do it by simply snapping it in lots of places. it worked great thanks to all!
Re: Super Soaker CPS 1200 Pump
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 3:46 pm
by atvan
Enjoy your old and improved gun. It will now be easy to open for repairs later.
Re: Super Soaker CPS 1200 Pump
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 4:19 pm
by Me_Soak_U
thanks will do!