hebrewhammer Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 So I'm a bit of a noob and just got my caseback opener. Just wondering if there is anything I should know from others that have done this as I'm not really sure exactly what to expect as far as how it will fit and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 It's possible but you need to retap the thread of the tube. ( and you should shave the crownguards ) Hit the search button and there will loads of tutorials to find on this subject. Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 The noob has come a long way- it's been out almost 5 years now! The crown and tube should be good replicas of the gen assembly- they are on my SSD V2 which also comes from the noobfactory. So then, is it worth it to change? Maybe you just change out the crown which is a 5 minute operation. Or you just trim the crown guards and go on. First up, buy a used 24-703 crown and remove the stem and crown on your noob and see how the gen crown screws on the rep tube- if you like it, swap over the stem and away you go. Changing out the tube is more involved, remove old tube, tap hole with 3.0mm x .35 tap, maybe chamfer the case to seat tube at proper depth, install with loc-tite. It's not hard but it takes some practice and experience, plus a few tools- tap and a case tube wrench. Also, I typically use an aftermarket tube and a used gen crown just because it's easier and cheaper to get the AM tubes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hebrewhammer Posted January 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 The noob has come a long way- it's been out almost 5 years now! The crown and tube should be good replicas of the gen assembly- they are on my SSD V2 which also comes from the noobfactory. So then, is it worth it to change? Maybe you just change out the crown which is a 5 minute operation. Or you just trim the crown guards and go on. First up, buy a used 24-703 crown and remove the stem and crown on your noob and see how the gen crown screws on the rep tube- if you like it, swap over the stem and away you go. Changing out the tube is more involved, remove old tube, tap hole with 3.0mm x .35 tap, maybe chamfer the case to seat tube at proper depth, install with loc-tite. It's not hard but it takes some practice and experience, plus a few tools- tap and a case tube wrench. Also, I typically use an aftermarket tube and a used gen crown just because it's easier and cheaper to get the AM tubes. Thanks alot,this was just the kind of information I was looking for. I know trimming the crownguards is necessary which is why I figured I would try and do things right with a genuine crown while I have it apart anyway. I would have never thought of an aftermarket tube, thanks for that if it comes to that. I'm gonna go ahead and try and purchase just a crown and see if I can make due with that for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 I put a gen crown on my Noobfactory SSD 16600, so if the newer Noob subs have the same tube then you can screw the gen crown right on. Not sure if the rep tube will be water resistant or not. If you are going to swim with it, then I would install a Rolex tube, or proper aftermarket one as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hebrewhammer Posted January 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 No luck on the bay yet, If anyone knows something/someone I don't let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgn_vn Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 check out yukiwatch.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teoulennon Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 No luck on the bay yet, If anyone knows something/someone I don't let me know. Any luck so far hebrew? Does the gen crown fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ile Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Hope someone figured this out yet :-) is there a hand tool that can countersink the noob case to fit the gen type tube at proper hight? Also, what sort of handle do you guys use to run the tap through the threads? Cheers :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Hope someone figured this out yet :-) is there a hand tool that can countersink the noob case to fit the gen type tube at proper hight? Also, what sort of handle do you guys use to run the tap through the threads? Cheers :-) a pinvise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Hope someone figured this out yet :-) is there a hand tool that can countersink the noob case to fit the gen type tube at proper hight? Also, what sort of handle do you guys use to run the tap through the threads? Cheers :-) You can countersink the hole with a drill bit- i.e. chamfer the hole, so the case tube will sit deeper in the case. To turn the tap, there's a wrench that comes with a set of taps, just use that http://www.best-price.com/product/21914-economy-tap-and-reamer-wrench-0-through-1-2-inch-taps/765321858/1/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ile Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Thank you so much guys. I ordered a small 4 inches tap wrench ( handle). hope it will arrive soon. Can I just ask about this countersinking operation? Can it be done with some hand tool or a dremel or i should have some other type of tool for that? What is the size of countersink bit required for the operation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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