baojiazhi
starting to shine!
Member since October 2008
Posts: 40
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Post by baojiazhi on Mar 30, 2010 16:54:21 GMT -5
I have been running my UV-10 for some time and have noticed that I get rock mud on the screw threads holding the barrel down. It makes it hard to get the thumbscrew holding the lid off. Am I running the mix too wet or is there another solution that I am missing?
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Sabre52
Cave Dweller 
Me and my gal, Rosie
Member since August 2005
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Post by Sabre52 on Mar 30, 2010 18:14:52 GMT -5
I take a toothbrush and squirt bottle with water and paper towels and clean the threads when I change tubs. That way the threads are clean and I prevent cross contamination between my fine grind tub and my polish/prepolish tub....Mel
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Post by montanamuskrat on Mar 30, 2010 23:16:44 GMT -5
I do the same as Mel and then use a little light grease on the threads. Wipe the grease off so only a very thin coat is left on. I have not had a problem with cross contamination of grit and the nut and threads don't rust.
Tom & Debby
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Post by 150FromFundy on Mar 31, 2010 14:16:03 GMT -5
I had to get rid of the wingnut (thumb screw) and put a real nut on the threaded rod. A combination of grit, vibration, and numerous on/off operations caused the threads to cut and slip. Actually, it is so bad now that it takes two nuts to hold the bowl and lid down tightly. Soon I will have to replace the threaded rod.
If the wing nut is too tight, put on a hex nut and use a wrench.
Darryl.
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Post by Bikerrandy on Apr 1, 2010 20:06:06 GMT -5
Darryl- I've been adding washers to get the nut up to where some good threads are. lol
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rockdewd
has rocks in the head
Member since October 2007
Posts: 605
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Post by rockdewd on Apr 2, 2010 13:33:48 GMT -5
I replaced the 1/4 inch rod with a 3/8 inch all thread rod cut to size and drilled the hole in the bowl larger. With the 3/8 inch you can get bigger wing nuts for the lid. I use a regular nut and washer to screw the bowl down to the platform and a wing nut and washer for the lid .
I also keep a small wire brush by my vibe tumblers and as a procedure when I remove the bowl for cleaning and changing grit I brush the threads down.
That's what works for me...
Rick
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Post by Bikerrandy on Apr 2, 2010 20:16:04 GMT -5
That's a great idea! I have about 10 feet of 3/8 (honest), I know what I'm doing next!
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rockdewd
has rocks in the head
Member since October 2007
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Post by rockdewd on Apr 4, 2010 10:50:36 GMT -5
Randy,
It's an easy change. Especially for someone who is mechanically inclined as you are judging my your motorcycle and shop pictures. You will need to cut away a little of the foam padding in the center of the platform which doesn't affect the performance of the vibe since the bowl doesn't sit on the center portion of the platform. I used jam nuts and loctite to be sure things don't vibrate loose.
I also bought a set of stubby combination wrenches at Harbor Freight to tighten and loosen the nut that holds the bowl down.
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