Guest Bill in SV AZ Posted October 29, 2003 Share Posted October 29, 2003 I've got an -H that sputters teeny amounts of paint outside of where I'm aiming. I'm using Tamiya acrylics thinned w/ (70%) isopropy alcohol. I've experimented w/ different thinning ratios & air pressure but I still kept getting rogue paint spray. So, I popped on my magnifiers & noticed that when I screw the needle in/out it tends to touch the side of the nozzle. The nozzle isn't split, cracked, etc. & the needle looks perfect. I am able to center the needle manually. My question, isn't the needle supposed to be centered automagically? Thx, B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grey Ghost 531 Posted October 29, 2003 Share Posted October 29, 2003 Could be the needle isn't all the way in. If I remember correctly the collar for the needle is tapered. If the needle isn't seated all the way the set screw might force it off center. Could be too, that it's buggered up. I don't think replacements are very expensive. www.bearair.com and I think there's a couple others dixie something and one with atlanta in the name. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bryan Posted October 29, 2003 Share Posted October 29, 2003 Your needle is indeed buggered. My Badger was doing the same until i replaced the Needle (£5.00) and it works as before. It's probably worth getting a couple of spares just in case. I had a bend in the last inch of the needle that i had'nt noticed which forced the end of the needle to hit the tip. regards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
svaz Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 Thanks for the good info! I've got a replacement & spares on the way. BTW, the place was Dixie Art. In New Orleans of all places; I live there 20 years & don't find out about them until I leave the state - figures. Bill in SV AZ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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