El Diablo Philippines Satan - Switch locking ring got stuck

[Unexist]

Hey guys,

The locking ring on my Satan box mod got stuck
I dissambled the switch but wasn't able to move this thing even with two pair of pliers and rubberbands. There was no success with the freezer either.

Any ideas? I do not want to harm the brass housing/threading so I do not know which oils/chemicals can be safely used with this material.
I had a noisy cricket before and this thing had no locking mechanism at all so I am used to it, but with this mod I had it from beginning and it was kinda comfortable.

 

[Kprthevapr]

Is the locking ring reverse threaded?

 

[sacullen]

I feel your pain as mine stuck, too. Was the first time I had serious problems getting brass parts apart and was debating between pliers and penetrating oils. I decided on the pliers and wrapped the part in several layers of a rubber glove. Luckily it worked. If it hadn't, I probably would have gone for some PB Blaster. Whatever you use, wash the parts well afterwards. I applied a little graphite lubricant afterwards.

 

[Unexist]

Damn, ok, so I will continue and try to get them apart with my rubber bands/glove. PB Blaster? Never heard of it. So I guess WD-40 will do the same job? Can you tell me if the locking ring is reverse threaded as @Kprthevapr asked? I can't even remember

I can hardly remember to lock the button you have to turn the ring clockwise and this way it will unscrew when disassembled. Am I right?

 

[Kprthevapr]

I wish I could be more help
I haven't used a mod with a locking ring in a long time. Most are reverse threaded, making it a PITA to get them apart.
Once you get it apart, as mentioned above, put just a touch of graphite lube or Noalox(home depot).

 

[sacullen]

Yes, it's reverse threaded.

PB Blaster is a penetrant. WD-40 might work, but it's really not designed for it. If you already have it on hand, then feel free to give it a shot. If you have to go buy it, do yourself a favor and get a real penetrant instead.

 

[Unexist]

Thank a lot to both of you for the input! I appreciate!

 

[daviedog]

Wd40 should not be used on electronic circuits due to organic compounds. The question is whether your lock ring is part of a circuit.
There is nothing worse than a frozen Vicious Ant,, don't doubt me. Get a great grip with cut up mouse pads..

 

[Unexist]

[RESOLVED] Got the ring off of the button housing. Man this little piece of brass almost made me throw my whole mod out of the window

I did it with lots of rubber gloves and pliers.

 

[Senkobill]

Hey guys,

The locking ring on my Satan box mod got stuck
I dissambled the switch but wasn't able to move this thing even with two pair of pliers and rubberbands. There was no success with the freezer either.

Any ideas? I do not want to harm the brass housing/threading so I do not know which oils/chemicals can be safely used with this material.
I had a noisy cricket before and this thing had no locking mechanism at all so I am used to it, but with this mod I had it from beginning and it was kinda comfortable.

Had the same problem. A little heat like a hot car or letting it sit in the sun frees it up every time.

 

[Bad Ninja]

Rubber gloves.
Forget the "rubber bands and pliers".
Don't waste time freezing a metal tube.

Just use the gloves.

 

[gpjoe]

I've also used vape bands to get a grip.