1680 Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Hello, finally I got my NOS vintage 703 today Now the question is how can I remove the stem from the old crown without damaging the stem. Should I heat the stem carefully with a lighter? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prdubis Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Just hold the stem with flat pliers and unscrew the crown... Sent from my GT-P1000 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danza1812 Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Is the gen crown a straight swap onto an eta stem, or does the stem need to be cut to length? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1680 Posted August 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 It is just a swap, pictures later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchguy2 Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Just hold the stem with flat pliers and unscrew the crown... Sent from my GT-P1000 using Tapatalk That is how I do it all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blix Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 I've also had success using my teeth. Although, pliers would be my first choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Sometimes the stem is glued into the rep crown and a little heat will help at that point. Just don't burn your fingers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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