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Can't leave this 1 alone, way to expensive! All else fails gonna have to send it back to the guy I got it from & hopefully he can figure it out.I can't speak about the 510 but what I can attest to is while there is a slot for screwdriver in the bottom of cyclones, some of them are pressed in. At one time I had 2 identical looking cyclones and on 1 I could turn the screw to adjust. On the other, it wouldn't budge no matter what I did so I left it alone cause homie doan press
I'm not ignoring HgA1C!!! I have scolding hot water lol, like u can't touch it for more then 1 second Hot! I Let it sit & nothing, then let water keep running so it was constantly hot & this thing won't budge... I'm just worried if I hold the center pin with plyers I'm gonna snap em off & then that's lots o money down the drain... Being a single mom, that's 100+ down the drain
If everybody is saying it works, then I will absolutely do it! I just wanna use my cyclone, didn't realize the pin feels like it's glued, It's freaking crazy
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I'm not ignoring HgA1C!!! I have scolding hot water lol, like u can't touch it for more then 1 second Hot! I Let it sit & nothing, then let water keep running so it was constantly hot & this thing won't budge... I'm just worried if I hold the center pin with plyers I'm gonna snap em off & then that's lots o money down the drain... Being a single mom, that's 100+ down the drain
I did not think you were ignoring me.
Anyway, I am a 6'5", 250lb guy, who was a tool and die maker, machinist, and I also did machine repair as needed in my previous professional life. I could not get the screw to budge without grabbing the two posts. It was still difficult to get it started after garbing the two pins. Overall, if you are uncomfortable doing it, I understand, as I was nervous over it as well. I am not sure what the insulator is made of, so I cannot suggest a lubricant to put on the center post. My suggestion is to contact the seller and possibly seek a refund. Here is a picture to show you how far I had to adjust the center pin to make solid contact. Notice how much lower the center pin is.
Another pic, if u need better pics, different angles plz let me know.
This response is not meant to offend anyone here and if I have offended you, I apologize in advance...
That center pin doesn't seem to be the original one to me. My Cyclone when I had it, the center pin was almost flush with the bottom of the 510 connector and there was barely a slot for the screwdriver. Yours has a massive slot in it. I had to chuck my base up in a vice so I could get the right pressure on the screw to bust it loose. I did wrap the base in a rag when I chucked it up and that kept the vice from scratching up the base. I would bet that had been taken apart before and the center pin was replaced with one from another atty. If you bought that in the classifieds, if it were me, it would be going back to who it was bought from for a refund... Thats just my opinion. That center pin just don't look original at all...
This is what the center pin on a Cyclone should look like, and yours looks nothing like this...
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I thought it was wonky at first. when I look at mine that looks like MHs with a 5x loupe, It changes to look exactly like the pics Mahy posted. that shot is magnified
I also thing the center pin sticking out far enough.
I also thing the center pin sticking out far enough.
Mine too. I notice it doesn't say 2014 on bottom like mine does though. Maybe the earlier ones were different.
I got it from a very reputable source on ECF, don't really wanna throw his name out. I did notice that the center pin part is huge & looks strange... I obviously magnified it but, still looks different. It's obviously the 2014 as it says Cyclone on the top but, doesn't say it on bottom as some of u brought up. This leaves me to believe it's not authentic & something has been altered. He is a smart guy & I'm honestly disappointed cuz he would've/should've caught this. As for any offense, none taken by anybody & I hope I didn't offend anybody! Do u all agree I should NOT mess with this & get a refund or send back for a real one! Obviously it's my decision but, fellow Reonauts opinions are helpful! Not to mention it's an expensive atty (for me @ least) & I expect to get what I paid for ya know. Even the engraving looks different? I dunno ... happened with this? I've always used Zeniths, Magmas, Odins type of atty' & really was looking foward to trying a smaller atty.
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It is difficult to say whether it is authentic from your pictures as the magnification factor my distort the image as was pointed out above. I can assure you my authentic one required substantial adjustment, and I was rather disappointed over that fact. The 2014 cyclone has raised walls instead of the concave deck.
Overall, if it was from a reputable seller, I do not see the need to post anything negative at this point. You did say it worked on a different mod. As I was adjusting my pin I noted that it worked on a different mod before it worked on the REO. My suggestion would be to contact the person and see if they can work something out that will make you happy. As I said it was slightly difficult for me to adjust and I have way more than enough experience working on industrial equipment (think $100k-$1m machines). I do not think you will bend the pins attempting to adjust it by using needle nose pliers, if you are careful. However, it would be prudent to check with the seller before any damage is done to the Cyclone.
Overall, if it was from a reputable seller, I do not see the need to post anything negative at this point. You did say it worked on a different mod. As I was adjusting my pin I noted that it worked on a different mod before it worked on the REO. My suggestion would be to contact the person and see if they can work something out that will make you happy. As I said it was slightly difficult for me to adjust and I have way more than enough experience working on industrial equipment (think $100k-$1m machines). I do not think you will bend the pins attempting to adjust it by using needle nose pliers, if you are careful. However, it would be prudent to check with the seller before any damage is done to the Cyclone.
Thanks for all your input. Here is a picture of the deck & the pin. Neither are enlarged this time. The engraving, finish & everything seems different then in above pic but it could be cameras. Did the 2013 version have 2103 on bottom? Maybe it's an old deck, I dunno gonna have to get ahold of seller. Ty again. P. S. If u have that much experience on machines & it put up a fight w/ you... I'm screwed lmao
Looks authentic to me
2013 concave deck, didn't have "2013" on bottom like the 2014
All three of my Cyclones have the slotted pin just barely below the end of the threaded 510
I just checked them on both my metal REOs and they all make good connection
One of them had to be worked back and forth with needle nose pliers on the posts to get the last 1/2 turn
2013 concave deck, didn't have "2013" on bottom like the 2014
All three of my Cyclones have the slotted pin just barely below the end of the threaded 510
I just checked them on both my metal REOs and they all make good connection
One of them had to be worked back and forth with needle nose pliers on the posts to get the last 1/2 turn
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That's an legit cyclone and the modder (I know who you are talking about I think) takes a standard cyclone and makes it a bottom feeder.
He uses a larger hole in the pin for feeding and larger holes in the posts at deck level for feeding. As I said prior, some of the VA centerpost / 510 are press fit, even though there is a slot for a bit. My suggestion is to have someone demonstrate the correct way to press it in slightly. I don't know how to do it.
You can mess up the connection if you accidentally mangle the slot with a driver.
I once contacted VA with pictures of my cyclones that said nothing on the bottom. They confirmed that they were legit and that at that time were no longer engraving the bottoms.
Then the 2014s came out and they started again.
He uses a larger hole in the pin for feeding and larger holes in the posts at deck level for feeding. As I said prior, some of the VA centerpost / 510 are press fit, even though there is a slot for a bit. My suggestion is to have someone demonstrate the correct way to press it in slightly. I don't know how to do it.
You can mess up the connection if you accidentally mangle the slot with a driver.
I once contacted VA with pictures of my cyclones that said nothing on the bottom. They confirmed that they were legit and that at that time were no longer engraving the bottoms.
Then the 2014s came out and they started again.
I had the same problem with my two Cyclones and both Divos. Adjusting the pin didn't help. While I know it's not recommended I lube them up with some juice then slowly tighten them onto the Reo with pliers. A quarter of a turn at a time until they fire. It works best if you quarter turn, loosen, tighten another quarter turn, loosen, etc until they fire. They're tight and took some torque to get them on but all now fit and function perfectly. Just make sure you check for fire at every quarter turn. You don't want them to bottom out.
Send the mod and the atomizer I can end all of this real quick . The gasket in your mod is probably over compressed . There are two ways to fix this adjust the atomizer or the mod . Never wrench a atomizer on your mod bad idea
ROB...you are the VERY best!
Myah...send it to him, he'll have it fixed up for you in a hot minute and you won't have to stress about ruining it, your Reo or anything! And it'll be back to you quickly!
Looks like someone already modified it (as in pulled out the pin a bit), though I agree it does look like an otherwise authentic Cyclone.
With the pin hanging out that far, I can't make a well placed guess as to why it's not firing.
I say send it to Rob. Good luck.
With the pin hanging out that far, I can't make a well placed guess as to why it's not firing.
I say send it to Rob. Good luck.
I will definitely do this, thank you, thank you, thank you very much Rob!
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