Cheap easy fix for mods/tanks

[Gramdogg]

So here it is, I purchased a heat sink adapter for a tank that the threads were gone enough that it wouldn't screw into my mod and fixed it. Then the threads in my newer mod just went out and it fixed that as well. It didn't even occur to me that my old mod with a recessed pin that would only work with long pin tanks could be fixed with one as well... fixed 2 mods for $4.
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[Gramdogg]

Adds about 10mm to tanks but I'd suggest one before the pins and threads go out on your mod... ruin the threads on these $2 things and not your mod. I used a piece of paper to get the threads to catch in the mod that was stripped.

 

[Rickb119]

I've been using them for a while now as thread savers.

They don't last forever though. I've had a couple that are now reading "short". Removed it and put the tank directly on the mod and all was well. Rebuilt a couple of coils before I figured out what the problem was. I'm assuming the insulator crapped out.

 

[Gramdogg]

Yeah, better to prevent then to wait till something breaks. Crazy that 1/2mm difference in the pin length fixed my evic vtc mini.

 

[Hawise]

Adds about 10mm to tanks but I'd suggest one before the pins and threads go out on your mod... ruin the threads on these $2 things and not your mod. I used a piece of paper to get the threads to catch in the mod that was stripped.

I'm missing something here - what does the paper do?

 

[Gramdogg]

I'm missing something here - what does the paper do?

Adds thickness so the threads will catch... you can do it with tanks that are stripped too. Thought about plumbers tape but afraid it would melt or stick to well.

 

[r77r7r]

I used the bottom part of an old airflow controller. Works as a catchcup also. Might be a tad shorter, if you can find them anywhere anymore. Seems built with good quality SS.

 

[Hawise]

Adds thickness so the threads will catch... you can do it with tanks that are stripped too. Thought about plumbers tape but afraid it would melt or stick to well.

Thanks, I can see it now. I guess I'm a bit slow today.

 

[Gramdogg]

I used the bottom part of an old airflow controller. Works as a catchcup also. Might be a tad shorter, if you can find them anywhere anymore. Seems built with good quality SS.

I'd say its about 1 fin taller then most AFCs. 10mm including the threads so maybe 6mm added height. Everything looks huge on FT and reviews... dang big screen TV!