worn 510 connection fix

[lee1024]

I have an itaste mvp where the threading for the 510 connection has started to strip, so it was impossible to fit my kayfun or any other topper with a 510 connector - they would just spin.

I came up with a simple fix for those of you that have an old evod hanging around and a bit of spare coaxial cable.

Take the base off the evod and remove the coil assembly - now you just have the base

Take the coax and cut it very square and about an inch long

Insert the cable into the connector on the MVP, and push it down into the connector so it touches the terminal at the bottom (probably better that the MVP is turned off for this)

Cut off the coax just about level with the top of the 510 connector on the MVP. Do it nice and square

Screw on the evod base - it is attaching onto the ego threading on your MVP which hopefully is fine

Screw in your atomizer into the evod base - it has the same threading. I found that I had to fiddle with the length of the coax a bit - you want to be just compressing it a little. It has worked with all of my atomizers with a 510 connector

Check your resistance to see that everything is connected

Off you go

This should work for other mods too - although I wouldn't try sub ohming with it

 

[Sthur]

Nice fix, can you post some pics?

 

[Completely Average]

Personally I would just tap it out and repair it with a Helicoil thread repair kit, but that's just me.

 

[catlady60]

Would you have a fix for worn Ego threads in the MVP1? I can't get any of my ego clearos to screw in--they just spin. But I can screw in my 510 toppers.

 

[HoseGarden]

Personally I would just tap it out and repair it with a Helicoil thread repair kit, but that's just me.

is there any kind of thread repair product for ego?

 

[lee1024]

I'll try and post some pics. As far as the helicoil - I think you would have to disassemble the mod to get the connector off and I didn't want to do that if I could avoid it. Probably the more industrial strength solution though. Not sure if a helicoil would stand up to repeated replacement of atomizers

 

[lee1024]

nah - this is just for those that have loose/worn 510.

 

[lee1024]

The MVP showing the 510 connector - inside thread is stripped

The little bit of coax that goes into the 510 connector

Put the coax in place and now screw on the EVOD base

All screwed up tight

All three bits

Sorry the photos aren't that great - best I could do on short notice

 

[lee1024]

I've since modified this approach a little as the inside copper core of the co-ax kept getting stuck in the bottom screw on the Kayfun and other atomizers with an adjustable 510 connection. What I did was took a small brass tack and cut it to the right length to replace that inside copper core. As the brass tack has a head, it doesn't get stuck and the whole thing now works like a charm