ewing Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 When I installed a T48 crown on my 177 recently, I cut the stem a little too short. Result: skipping when winding but no problem setting the time. Now waiting for a new stem. What could go wrong if I we're to cut it on the long side this time? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Yes thats one of the joys of fitting a T Crown, it will be worth it when you get it right. Take it very slowly, just a mm at a time. If it is too long the gap between the Crown and the case will be too visible and you wont be able to close the Crown Guard lever and if it is too long you could snap the stem. You may need to Trim , Fit it and test it a number of time including fitting the CG, which might take a while. Hope you ordered more than 1 good luck ST4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewing Posted March 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Thanks for the input... I have a feeling it doesn't need to be much longer that the first one I fitted. When I put pressure on the crown with my fingers when winding there is no problem... probably a mm or so... Yes thats one of he joys of fitting a T Crown, it will be worth it when you get it right. Take it very slowly, just a mm at a time. If it is too long the gap between the Crown and the case will be too visible and you wont be able to close the Crown Guard lever and if it is too long you could snap the stem. You may need to Trim , Fit it and test it a number of time including fitting the CG, which might take a while. Hope you ordered more than 1 good luck ST4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewing Posted May 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Well, got my new stem today and problem still persists... Clicketing sound when I wind the darn thing! What is wrong here? Help! :-( Thanks for the input... I have a feeling it doesn't need to be much longer that the first one I fitted. When I put pressure on the crown with my fingers when winding there is no problem... probably a mm or so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Could be a damaged click wheel. Difficult to say. Do you have a solid case back or display back? You could always watch the gears to see what they're doing as you wind the crown... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southcoast68 Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Make sure that all of the bridge screws are tight. Just the other day, my Pam005 had the same problem, did some research and found this thread; http://www.rwg.cc/members/Winding-problem-...hl=6497+winding See picture in second post, tighten the screw shown. It worked for my Pam005, in fact a few bridge screws were loose, I snugged them all up and all is good. I'd try this first as it is a quick fix that doesnt cost anything but a few minutes, good luck Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewing Posted May 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Make sure that all of the bridge screws are tight. Just the other day, my Pam005 had the same problem, did some research and found this thread; http://www.rwg.cc/members/Winding-problem-...hl=6497+winding See picture in second post, tighten the screw shown. It worked for my Pam005, in fact a few bridge screws were loose, I snugged them all up and all is good. I'd try this first as it is a quick fix that doesnt cost anything but a few minutes, good luck Cheers Hey, that is my post! It turned out to be a temporary fix for me, as the problem is still there :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southcoast68 Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Oh snap, I did not even catch the name of the poster on that thread, . Also sorry to hear that the problem still exists, your idea of tightening the bridge screws worked fine for me (so far), so I should be thanking you . I am not really worried about mine since I got it for $80 and use it for a beater a lot of times. I hope you can find the cause of this on yours inexpensively. All the best... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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