megalodon switch issue

[jherron]

the pin that is suppose to lock the switch has come unseated from the bottom part of the switch is there in way to take it apart to fix this . i would buy another switch however theyre always out of stock . it still fires properly but i can no longer lock it .

 

[jamesd1628]

Just trying to make sure I understand the problem. Do you mean it no longer "clicks" into place when you rotate it? If so, that sounds like a ball bearing issue. There is a ball bearing in there, and if it gets dislodged, it won't "click" into place any more. You can completely disassemble the switch, but you have to be careful not to lose the ball bearing (if it's not already lost). You can put the ball bearing back into place. You have to put it in the hole, then press it down (there's a spring in the hole) and hold it there while you push the switch piece back into place. You can hold it in place with a knife or small flathead screwdriver. It's not that difficult once you understand how to do it. The hardest part is trying not to lose the tiny ball bearing in the process. I lost a couple of them trying.

Oh, and it's a 2mm ball bearing. I got some online at, I think, McMaster Carr. Actually, I have about 100 of them. If you find that you need one, let me know and I'll mail you a few.

 

[tinstar15]

I think he's talking about the little pin nub on the bottom part of the button that mates up with the hole on the upper button housing. If you remove the adjustment screw/ spring you can use a screwdriver to wiggle up the locking washer on the center post of the button. Once that washer is off you can separate the top and bottom portions of the button assembly. Be careful since there is a small bb and spring in the button housing. Once the parts are apart you can fish out the small rod that press fits into the bottom portion of the button. I used a drop of locktite to keep it in. Once reseated you just reassemble in reverse order. I used a small pair of tweezers to get the spring and detent ball back in place and used a pin punch to depress the detent ball while replacing the bottom button section. Rotate the button to a locked position and use a small socket to put the lock washer back on the center post.

Hope that's not too confusing a description.

 

[jamesd1628]

Ah, yes, that's an entirely different issue. I didn't realize that little pin was press-fit in there. That sounds like something that could be fairly easily lost if it comes out.

I think he's talking about the little pin nub on the bottom part of the button that mates up with the hole on the upper button housing. If you remove the adjustment screw/ spring you can use a screwdriver to wiggle up the locking washer on the center post of the button. Once that washer is off you can separate the top and bottom portions of the button assembly. Be careful since there is a small bb and spring in the button housing. Once the parts are apart you can fish out the small rod that press fits into the bottom portion of the button. I used a drop of locktite to keep it in. Once reseated you just reassemble in reverse order. I used a small pair of tweezers to get the spring and detent ball back in place and used a pin punch to depress the detent ball while replacing the bottom button section. Rotate the button to a locked position and use a small socket to put the lock washer back on the center post.

Hope that's not too confusing a description.

 

[Dieseler]

Yes i just took switch apart last week to clean it now it works great again.
When doing this say on a desk its best to do so in something like a shoebox cause that ballbearing is hard to find if lost its so small.

 

[tinstar15]

That little bb has caused me more grief than I care to admit

Lil bugger only flies out when I'm near shag carpet.

That pin wasn't much better. Normally everything would be fine, but I'm a habitual metal polisher. It must be smooth as glass and as shiny as gold. Every time I'd polish it on the buffer, the pin would work its way out. After using the super strength locktite I've had no problem. Tried super glue but it didn't seem to work out too well.

 

[jherron]

thank you , did this tonight and while i was at it cleaned and lubed the switch , i didnt realize how stiff it was getting until i cleaned it . works like new now

 

[tinstar15]

Great!!!! Yep, the switch can collect some serious grunge. Especially since I carry mine in my cargo pockets when not in use. I found that a .22 caliber bore snake brush from the gun section at Walmart gets the hole for the bottom switch center post really clean. A lil bit of noalox on a qtip and it's done.

 

[applefr3ak]

I like to toss mine in jewerly cleaner once a week Keeps it clear of gunk

 

[Whistle_Pig]

Are replacement V2 switches ever going to be available again? Just checked the site, and didn't see any Mako/Megalodon stuff.

 

[applefr3ak]

You can head over to MojuRepublic.com as far as i know he should still have switches etc available.

Jason

 

[Whistle_Pig]

Thanks, Jason.