Cyclone with "AFC" cap no? Not much room on the Cyclone deck as you already know. The VAC was the only atty I used in my early sqounk life. Still have several and use them to this day on occasion. You probably also know that coil positioning is everything as well. Assuming you are dry pulse burning your coils before you wick them up, give this wicking method a shot. I call it the tuck and tail. Cut and tuck next to the curb ( negative post) and then leave a tail long enough to wrap around the positive post to the other side being careful not to block off the air gap in between the posts. Make sure to leave a good air gap under the coil. If you are using a clone SS drip tip, this can do it as well. Try changing up to derlin or glass or for that matter even another tip.
If you've tried everything that has been suggested, It may just be your taste buds which obviously means the Cyclone is not for you.
Best of luck to you and let us know if this helps...
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