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Posted: 1/21/2012 10:40:04 AM EDT
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Do you guys have this same problem?
I have a 3-lug and 1/2x28 adapter for mine and constantly have problems separating the 3-lug adapter from the collar that fits into the can so Ic an use my threaded adapter. The knurled part that unscrews from it is too small to get a grip on and either just the entire collar comes out of the can or the rear part of the 3-lug mount just comes off. It leaves me unable to swap the two on the fly, unless I can fire a few rounds out of the 3-lug and heat it up a little bit and get them unstuck. I have tried anti-sieze but it only works for a short time. The only remedy i can think of is just buying another collar to fit into the can and put that on my threaded adapter so i can just swap the whole thing and not bother separating it from the 3-lug, but gem tech doesn't list it on their website for sale. Anyone else have this issue or a remedy? |
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I see what you mean. I haven't had a problem with that. I try to tighten the 3lug
as much as I can. But just in case it happens to me then what would happen if we locktight the 2 pieces? Is there any reason to dissasemble the 3lug? I'm gonna ask gemtech. I have a different problem when trying to separate my threaded 1/2x28 adapter reason why I'm getting the Long patterned one. |
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I see what you mean. I haven't had a problem with that. I try to tighten the 3lug as much as I can. But just in case it happens to me then what would happen if we locktight the 2 pieces? Is there any reason to dissasemble the 3lug? I'm gonna ask gemtech. I have a different problem when trying to separate my thereaded 1/2x28 adapter reason why I'm getting the Long patterned one. Even if you locktite the two pieces of the 3-lug you could still run into the same basic problem I have of not being able to separate the whole assembly from the collar. |
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I see what you mean. I haven't had a problem with that. I try to tighten the 3lug as much as I can. But just in case it happens to me then what would happen if we locktight the 2 pieces? Is there any reason to dissasemble the 3lug? I'm gonna ask gemtech. I have a different problem when trying to separate my thereaded 1/2x28 adapter reason why I'm getting the Long patterned one. Even if you locktite the two pieces of the 3-lug you could still run into the same basic problem I have of not being able to separate the whole assembly from the collar. I see |
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I see what you mean. I haven't had a problem with that. I try to tighten the 3lug as much as I can. But just in case it happens to me then what would happen if we locktight the 2 pieces? Is there any reason to dissasemble the 3lug? I'm gonna ask gemtech. I have a different problem when trying to separate my thereaded 1/2x28 adapter reason why I'm getting the Long patterned one. Even if you locktite the two pieces of the 3-lug you could still run into the same basic problem I have of not being able to separate the whole assembly from the collar. I see Yeah, and I would guess you would want the two other peices to seperate as I often clean and regrease the piston in there. It gets pretty nasty. I sent gemtech an email to see if I could just get another collar to mount on my threaded adapter, so I could remove the 3-lug as a whole piece with the collar attached and not worry about having to separate the two via that super thin knurled rim. |
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Funny, I've got the same problem. I've just been using a strap wrench to get it out of the can, but I guess it's not that practical on the fly. ETA: Maybe Kel or JStoner can chime in... I never have a problem getting the whole piece out connected to that collar that fits in the can. Im thinking if I just cut my losses and get another one of those collars for my other adapters I may never have to deal with separating them again. |
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I haven't had this issue with my Multimount.
I did have the issue pictured above with my Trinity however. I resolved it by putting several drops of blue lock tite on the threads the 3 lug attached to & anti seize on the threads that screwed into the can. When I needed to clean/grease the spring & retainer I would heat the 3 lug rear cap with a torch & take it apart (ove glove & rubber coated channel locks). I would then perform the maintenance & re-assemble. I continue to do this currently - and have since 2006 without issue. Do note this is a solution I came up with & implemented on my own. It's always best to contact the manufacturer directly (I prefer to email on tech questions like this). They have a good staff that is knowledgeable & helpful. If you're looking for a fast answer I'd just call their main office & request technical guidance. Hope this helps =). |
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