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Lots of people have touched up needle points by holding a file against them as they spin in a drill (drill press preferred). Better yet, do it in a lathe.
The degree of taper affects the sensitivity of it. That is, how quickly it opens or closes in a certain amount of rotation.
I would Locktite that bushing in place. The blue stuff can be disassembled pretty easy. Red probably would need heat to 350 F to get it out. Do the same with seals that are loose in the case.
You young guys can do the worrying about fossil fuel. It ain’t gonna happen in my time left. But I am concerned "they" might make me quit burning my fireplace. Yeah, with thousands of acres burning every summer, they are going to say my stick of firewood makes a difference?