drdmh Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 I had an issue with my badger a few months back and instead of fixing it, I just bought an Iwata eclipse. I'd like to get the badger back in service so I can have a friends kid start base coating for me. The issue is at the trigger. It seems I either cant depress the ball to let air in, or its completely depressed and is somehow blocking air. I ordered what I thought was the new part from badger but to no avail. Anyone that's had similar issues and found a solution, please help me out. Thanks. DH Custom Baits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Glenn Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 drdmh, which model Badger do you have? I have three model 200 single action. When I press the trigger, with out air pressure, I can feel the return spring push the trigger back up, does yours return to the top or stay down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 (edited) You're gonna have to disassemble the trigger components to see what the problem is, and work from there. There are several videos about the 105 on YouTube. Edited June 7, 2017 by BobP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdmh Posted June 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 11 hours ago, BobP said: You're gonna have to disassemble the trigger components to see what the problem is, and work from there. There are several videos about the 105 on YouTube. You know I looked around and didn't find much. I'll try again. I thought I had it pretty much torn apart, on a number of occasions. I'm pretty positive the ball valve spring is bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastman03 Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 I have had my ball valve kinda stick on me to. My patriot will just blow air or take a few seconds for the air to stop shooting out. Not sure how to fix. I took my airbrush apart and dropped some airbrush cleaner in the valve. Seems to work now, but probably not for long. Let us know if you find a fix ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 I put a drop of oil in the trigger air inlet of my Iwata to lube the trigger components when I do a periodic thorough cleaning. So far it keeps me from having to disassemble the tiny trigger parts. So far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdmh Posted June 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 I'll try some restorer tonight. It was a fantastic brush but quit at the wrong time for me. I'll report back on how it works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 I don't have a Badger, but I use high quality oil on mine. Works well for me. I break the brush down, clean, soak in a restorer over night and lube the parts with the oil. Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdmh Posted June 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 So I pulled everything apart. I had bought the new valve so the o-ring wouldn't be the issue. It has a good spring when depressing it with the finger. I honestly think its the plunger that just wore out. I don't believe its making contact with the valve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretcher66 Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 have you contacted badger themselves for any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdmh Posted June 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 I have. Which is why I bought an iwata. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Eyectcher Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 Contact ken at badger top notch service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdmh Posted June 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 New trigger arrived in the mail yesterday. I didn't have time to play around with it but should get to it tonight. As much as I used it, I could imagine wearing out the brass might happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdmh Posted June 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 On 6/12/2017 at 0:38 AM, Eyectcher said: Contact ken at badger top notch service If this doesn't work, I will contact Ken. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdmh Posted July 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 I apologize for the delay in reporting back. The issue I was having was the trigger. Didn't think a guy could wear one out but it's working like a champ with a new one. I still like my iwata better but at least I have a spare now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
