For some reason, the cap on my RM2 now migrates around past where my coil sits(when the cap is tight). Do I need to find a proper sized o-ring and place it under the cap? I'm sure this has happened to other REOnauts. Anyone?
Breather hole no longer aligned with coil
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It's come slightly loose from screwing the wire capture screws so you probably will need to dismantle it and tighten the pole down
I think he means that when he tightens the cap down the air hole no longer lines up with where the coil should be.
Another option is to send it to Rob and but a new top cap if it is way out of line. I had to do that with one of mine.
Another option is to send it to Rob and but a new top cap if it is way out of line. I had to do that with one of mine.
Did it always do it? I alternate between 2 different Grands and RM2s and I think this one has been a little off in the past but now its a good 3/8ths inch past dead center on the coil. Threads must be getting worn. I'll have to go to the hardware store and find the correct o-ring.
No I overtightened it when I was trying to get the atty to sit where I wanted it before I learned to grab the base not the cap. I imagine it could happen over time just from normal wear as soft as the brass is. I just use the thinner of the 2 o rings Rob sells.
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Oh great.
In my ignorance of this it wouldn't never have happen to mine but that I know it can...it will. Thanks guys.
If you don't like the look of the oring on there...Yup, that worked! Thanks for the heads-up.
I was once advised to file down just enough so it lines up again.
Thats an interesting idea. Never occurred to me. I'd have to take off enough for about 90% of a full revolution. I wonder if thats do-able.
Edit: I'd fear that the posts might crowd the bottom of some driptips.
Edit: I'd fear that the posts might crowd the bottom of some driptips.
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If it is past the coil clockwise (by 3/8" or whatever) then you can take the cap and rub it on sandpaper to file it down a bit. The effect is to move the airhole to the left, or anticlockwise, looking from the top of the atty, when you screw the cap back on.
An o-ring is easier by far, and i have successfully used the ones the RM2 comes with if you stretch it a bit.
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An o-ring is easier by far, and i have successfully used the ones the RM2 comes with if you stretch it a bit.
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Went the o-ring route. Used the skinny o-ring that's intended for the base of the atty. Works fine but makes it a little harder to take the cap off without loosening the atty as well. Anyway, it's now possible to align the hole perfectly with the coil. I'm happy.
I have also used the skinny o'rings on mine and they work well. I just pretend that it is a decorative stripe
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