Thread problems

[tdtyler]

I'm having an awful time with my V2 using ego mega carts from smoktek. The carts act like the threading on the Vamo is stripped, but it isn't. I have to shove down on the cart while screwing it on to get the cart to thread onto the Vamo.

1) Is anyone else having this problem?

2) Is there a fix for it?

Any ideas?

Many thanks...

Tim

 

[White Rabbit]

If you are talking about the 510 SMOKTech Dual Coil Mega Cartomizer, I have never used them myself, but that being said, manufacturing quality control from China is not the best. I have had numerous cartos from Smok Tech that are sometimes difficult to thread, that is why I always keep an Air Controller on top of my device (Vamo V2) to avoid damaging the threads. I suggest trying a different Dual Mega Carto and see if they all are manufactured that way. If so you just need to be ultra careful when installing them.

Best Wishes
The Wabbit

 

[vernhall]

Do yourself a favor and pick up a 510-510 or 510-Ego adapter... It'll solve most of your problems with threading stuff on the Vamo...

 

[nilo52]

Usually threads won't work on adapters either, this is the problem, stripped threads !

 

[tdtyler]

Usually threads won't work on adapters either, this is the problem, stripped threads !

Correct. I have 510 to 510 adapters. No joy there. This is very disappointing. Someone in another thread mentioned "drilling it out then heli-coil" it. Is that a joke? I don't know what it means.

 

[ericbnc]

Do yourself a favor and pick up a 510-510 or 510-Ego adapter... It'll solve most of your problems with threading stuff on the Vamo...

My local vape shop sells a $3 adapter that is 510 to ego on the outside and 510 to 510 on the inside of the top part - best of both worlds.

 

[horton]

tdtyler..... heli-coil is a repair kit for damaged threads. Another name I've heard for them are "thread inserts". I've used them to repair messed up threads on various parts of my old backhoe, but you can do the same thing with smaller things like the 510 conn as long as you can find the right sized inserts. Google "heli-coil" and you will find all sorts of info. I saw one really good video about how to make a repair with them as well. Hope this helps.......

 

[tdtyler]

tdtyler..... heli-coil is a repair kit for damaged threads. Another name I've heard for them are "thread inserts". I've used them to repair messed up threads on various parts of my old backhoe, but you can do the same thing with smaller things like the 510 conn as long as you can find the right sized inserts. Google "heli-coil" and you will find all sorts of info. I saw one really good video about how to make a repair with them as well. Hope this helps.......

Yes! Thank you very much. Now I get it.

 

[Coastal Cowboy]

tdtyler..... heli-coil is a repair kit for damaged threads. Another name I've heard for them are "thread inserts". I've used them to repair messed up threads on various parts of my old backhoe, but you can do the same thing with smaller things like the 510 conn as long as you can find the right sized inserts. Google "heli-coil" and you will find all sorts of info. I saw one really good video about how to make a repair with them as well. Hope this helps.......

Interesting. I have an old tap and die set that I inherited from my grandfather. I haven't used it in years.

I'm assuming that the connection is metric, so my set probably won't be useful in this application.

The ID size of the 510 connector is 5mm, correct?

 

[horton]

I honestly do not know what the ID size of the 510 conn is. I know I have seen it as well as the thread pitch somewhere on this forum. Maybe in the modding section? I'm sorry I can't be of more help.

 

[K_Tech]

I honestly do not know what the ID size of the 510 conn is. I know I have seen it as well as the thread pitch somewhere on this forum. Maybe in the modding section? I'm sorry I can't be of more help.

Yep, from a stick in the modding section, 510 Tap & Die 7mm x .5.

The sticky itself:

taps-dies-901-801-510

 

[White Rabbit]

Duplicate Post: I posted this on another thread.

Stripped Threads Follow-up:


Vamo Body Parts

This is where you can get the Vamo "Top Cap" for $3.99 plus $3.00 shipping. Although my V2 is OK for now, it is a year old and I ordered a new top cap, just in case. If any of you want to fool around with removing the cap and replacing the threads, this is the answer. They are in Mediapolis, Iowa, not China.

Edit: Ordered this AM and already shipped by this afternoon!

The Wabbit

 

[vicflo]

gonna follow this. Want to see if that new topper is the same or better quality than the original one.

Easily strip threads on me once... shame on me...

 

[vicflo]

got antsy... ordered 3 so its free shipping. came out to like $11.97 shipped.

 

[White Rabbit]

Vicflo, I should have thought of that and taken the rest to Vape Con East next week to sell outside. I could have saved some $.

Anyway, mine came just today and it even has two little "nubs" on the bottom in order to solder the wires to the base. As I said before, I am saving this for the day when my threads finally give out. They are just loose right now, but my Vamo V2 is a year old and I change tanks many times a day. The new threads work great on my tanks, so I guess my theory on the carto threads not being perfect was wrong.

The Wabbit

 

[vicflo]

mine went quick. vaping while watching tv on the couch and i get up to get a drink "POP" there goes my tank off my vamo.

good to know. as most of what i use is carto tanks. both boge and smoktek cartos were loose from the start.

 

[nightrider89]

sorry for the noobness here, i wanted some clarification on the top cap that white posted...

since the top cap on the v4 and v5 are removable, wouldnt this solve the dreaded threading issue for models 4 and 5 or will there still need to be soldering done?

 

[vicflo]

its more of a beauty ring that threads inline with the main body. the ego/510 threads inside are pretty much identical to previous versions.

 

[White Rabbit]

Success: My threads were becoming very very sloppy, so I went ahead and proceeded to replace the cap I purchased.

1. The top was VERY difficult to remove, but wrapping my Vamo in a leather shammey and placing it in a vice to hold it steady, I used vice grips on the top and kept wiggling and wiggling. It finally came off without damage to the Vamo.

2. The new top comes with two "nubs" so soldering the wires back on was tedious, but went well.

3. The new top diameter was not quite as large, so it was very loose. I secured it with one small drop of Loctiite Super Glue and it seems to be holding up well. Everything works just like new.

As long as you have the tools and the patience, this should make your Vamo last another year or two.

Best Wishes, Good Luck Tinkering.

The Old Wabbit

 

[flatom]

got antsy... ordered 3 so its free shipping. came out to like $11.97 shipped.

You got a good deal. I just pre-ordered a replacement top head from ecigaretteimpressions.com since they're currently out of stock. ETA 11/18/2013. The price is now $5.99 for chrome or black chrome, $6.99 for brushed steel. Though the shopping cart page says free shipping with orders over $10, the shopping cart does not remove the shipping charge until the order is over $20.

The thread issue is the only fault I've found with the V2 in the 5 months I've had it.