M1A1 thompson snowwolf doesn't shoot

[Rubenairsoft]

Hello

I bought an m1a1 thompson from snowwolf 3 years ago with a battery. After 2 years it kept jamming up. I went to an airsoft store to fix it. They said they changed the motor. I tested it and it didn't work. When I pull the trigger it clicks and doesn't shoot. My battery is an NiMH 8,4V 1100mah battery. I think it's because the battery isn't strong enough but I'm not sure. Can someone help me fix this problem please? 

With kind regards

Ruben

[ButcherBill]

goes click or click, click, click again and again?

[EDcase]

Yes, its likely the battery isn't powerful enough.

 

Look for a 7.4v LiPo with the highest mAh (How long it lasts) and C (Max burst power) rating you can find that will fit in the battery space.

All the usual places I would look (Turnigy/HobbyKing/ComponentShop) seem to be out of stock ?

 

But remember you'll also need a decent charger to make sure charge is optimal.

Do a search on the forum as chargers have been discussed before.

 

Also consider changing connectors to DEANS (T-plugs) for best current flow.

 

EDIT

THIS battery should work (check size)

THIS charger (or similar) is the most basic

THIS charger is good and a good price but note that it needs the DEANS connector on the battery.

 

Edited July 21 by EDcase

[Austeyr]

Have you charged the battery?