Art Challacombe
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Aloha everyone,
I was given a Scubapro 109 second stage that was headed for the trash heap. Basically, the adjusting lever would stick in the up or down position. No springing back when pressed down. Try as I might, I could not get the lever to function properly. I tried various different levers, springs and poppets to no avail. Desperate, I got in touch of Couv and asked for his assistance. Being the great and knowledgeable guy that he is, Couv walked me through the possible problems and sent me a lot of technical information. After several emails, we both concluded that the square holes that hold the lever in the barrel may be rounded and worn and in need of filing them square again.
I thought okay, I have nothing to lose, so I purchased some mini files and proceeded file and clean out the rough spots as well as squaring the corners. Beware though, this procedure is not for the faint of heart. Filing these holes is a slow and meticulous process. There is no room for errors.
After finally smoothing out the lever holes and installing a second lever, success! The 109 now works as it is supposed to and will be spared the trash can. Thanks so much, Robert. You and the folks on this board are amazing.
I was given a Scubapro 109 second stage that was headed for the trash heap. Basically, the adjusting lever would stick in the up or down position. No springing back when pressed down. Try as I might, I could not get the lever to function properly. I tried various different levers, springs and poppets to no avail. Desperate, I got in touch of Couv and asked for his assistance. Being the great and knowledgeable guy that he is, Couv walked me through the possible problems and sent me a lot of technical information. After several emails, we both concluded that the square holes that hold the lever in the barrel may be rounded and worn and in need of filing them square again.
I thought okay, I have nothing to lose, so I purchased some mini files and proceeded file and clean out the rough spots as well as squaring the corners. Beware though, this procedure is not for the faint of heart. Filing these holes is a slow and meticulous process. There is no room for errors.
After finally smoothing out the lever holes and installing a second lever, success! The 109 now works as it is supposed to and will be spared the trash can. Thanks so much, Robert. You and the folks on this board are amazing.