Does anyone know if Paasche has changed the design of the VL? I replaced the packing nut and washer in a 25 year old design and now the needle cannot adjust the paint freely. I think the needle is damaged from installing it back in the brush as well.
The packing nut is a very sensitive adjustment. It should be barely tightened so that there is a slight drag on the needle. If you force the needle forward because of a tight adjustment, you could split the nozzle. The packing nut has been modified, but it should still work the same.
Don
Thanks Don. Backing off the washer did the trick!