Opening up a triple aggressor

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slideontheside
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Opening up a triple aggressor

Post by slideontheside » Mon Apr 10, 2006 6:22 pm

I dug my triple aggressor out for the spring and discovered that the trigger mechanism doesn't seem to close all of the way - when I pump it, pressure shoots out at every pump even though the trigger isn't pulled. Is there any way to get into it without taking a hacksaw to it? After reading the trigger repair articles, I'm sure that I can fix it, if only I could get to it. Thanks!

*If someone would stick this in the repairs forum, I would much appreciate it - I'm still getting used to the new forum....thanks!*
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Post by joannaardway » Mon Apr 10, 2006 9:00 pm

It is very difficult to enter a triple aggressor without some brutality.

However, the only area where this is needed is the pump cap. I'd recommend a tough screwdriver and some levering, rather than a hacksaw.

After repair, the pump cap was rather messed up, and the 3XA doesn't work well without it. I rigged an alternate pump guide piece using electrical tape and wire - I can provide an image if you want one.

I have repaired my 3XA's trigger valve using the springs from retractable pens (the type that clicks) and a bit of thick wire (tough paper clip or metal coat hanger will do) - remember it uses a Max-D trigger, so requires a different repair.

http://forums.sscentral.org/t2730/ - this should suffice, but if you want to know how I repaired my 3XA's trigger valve, ask.
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Post by Elliott » Wed Apr 12, 2006 6:27 pm

joannaardway wrote:It is very difficult to enter a triple aggressor without some brutality.

However, the only area where this is needed is the pump cap. I'd recommend a tough screwdriver and some levering, rather than a hacksaw.

After repair, the pump cap was rather messed up, and the 3XA doesn't work well without it. I rigged an alternate pump guide piece using electrical tape and wire - I can provide an image if you want one.

I have repaired my 3XA's trigger valve using the springs from retractable pens (the type that clicks) and a bit of thick wire (tough paper clip or metal coat hanger will do) - remember it uses a Max-D trigger, so requires a different repair.

http://forums.sscentral.org/t2730/ - this should suffice, but if you want to know how I repaired my 3XA's trigger valve, ask.
Yeh, I remember pratically murdering my 3XA to get it open.

slideontheside
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Post by slideontheside » Sat Apr 15, 2006 3:58 am

Thanks for the help - hopefully over the holiday weekend I'll get a chance to dig into it. If I do, I'll let you know how it goes. The weather's getting warmer, and it's time to get it dusted off and back into commission!!

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