kokedose Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Hi @ll. The dreaded crown/tube stripping issue has claimed another victim and was wondering if any of the members knew where I could source a gen crown and tube? I have seen the new style crown on ebay. Does anyone know if the old style tube will fit? Its the 42mm version. Thanks in advance 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docthor Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 I'd try cousins since you are in UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 Yup, Cousinsuk would your best bet, should you need help fitting, pm me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 Just clip the stem and make it a pull out crown. I did the same to my CPO. It's crown is notorious to strip. It will still be perfectly waterproof! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenTLe Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 Just clip the stem and make it a pull out crown. I did the same to my CPO. It's crown is notorious to strip. It will still be perfectly waterproof! Never thought about such simple solution! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokedose Posted May 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 Thanks all for your responses. Could I just ask @Rolexman How much is a sensible amount to trim? (I assume its from the crown end of the stem.....Sorry bit of a noob again) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 1 hour ago, kokedose said: Thanks all for your responses. Could I just ask @Rolexman How much is a sensible amount to trim? (I assume its from the crown end of the stem.....Sorry bit of a noob again) Correct. Crown end of stem. Just measure the distance between the bottom of the crown (when it is in unlocked position = hand winding position) and the case. Most of the time it is no more than 1~1,5 mm. Don't start with clipping too much. It's trail & error. Just small clipping of 1-3 stem threads until you are satisfied with the position of the crown ( flat against the case). Than secure the stem with some rapid glue in the crown thread again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokedose Posted May 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 Thank you for your advice @Rolexman. I will give it ago and post outcome/pics on this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokedose Posted May 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 A huge thank you to @Rolexman. Trimming the stem worked a treat and my beloved beater is now back where she belongs. Top marks for such a simple but effective fix . Start: Middle: Finished: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 Well done buddy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinaguy99 Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 This is where I usually go gen crown/tube. but this solution works as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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