Fine tuning my Mc E2S
I installed the Mc E2S kit in my X3T's Z52 LOTC. used the stock oring and didn't realize it needed to be lubed. 1st problem encountered was switch action was too limited to allow hi until low was engaged.
Tried to remove switch assembly to an avail. beat it, stuck in a vise etc. still stuck. OK remove bottom assembly and drilled two small holes in plastic locking ring.
Ok after some cussing removed the locking ring and switch assembly. All is well. matched oring until right size to allow better range of movement.
Next problem: to turn off light required unscrewing tailcap into an almost unsecured position. Also almost a 360 degree turn was required to go from low to high.
Solution was to insert a thin custom washer under the circuit board. This raise the contact point of board and reduces the gap between low and high. washer is only .015in
the thin washer needed to be clipped to allow room for two resisters.
End result is Tailcap rests more secure, now tailcap engages low to high in 180 degrees and low and high is easily accessable from off position.
Edit: after doing this mod with the washer, it dawn upon me that sanding .015 off top of tube would do the same thing. only you can remove the washer if you don't like it.
Edit: recommended way to do this mod is to sand down post. Go slow... you can always remove more material VS adding a washer to build up like above.
I prefer ending up with 1/2 turn from low to high, but others are prefering 1/4 turn from low to high.
your call...
I installed the Mc E2S kit in my X3T's Z52 LOTC. used the stock oring and didn't realize it needed to be lubed. 1st problem encountered was switch action was too limited to allow hi until low was engaged.
Tried to remove switch assembly to an avail. beat it, stuck in a vise etc. still stuck. OK remove bottom assembly and drilled two small holes in plastic locking ring.
Ok after some cussing removed the locking ring and switch assembly. All is well. matched oring until right size to allow better range of movement.
Next problem: to turn off light required unscrewing tailcap into an almost unsecured position. Also almost a 360 degree turn was required to go from low to high.
Solution was to insert a thin custom washer under the circuit board. This raise the contact point of board and reduces the gap between low and high. washer is only .015in
the thin washer needed to be clipped to allow room for two resisters.
End result is Tailcap rests more secure, now tailcap engages low to high in 180 degrees and low and high is easily accessable from off position.
Edit: after doing this mod with the washer, it dawn upon me that sanding .015 off top of tube would do the same thing. only you can remove the washer if you don't like it.
Edit: recommended way to do this mod is to sand down post. Go slow... you can always remove more material VS adding a washer to build up like above.
I prefer ending up with 1/2 turn from low to high, but others are prefering 1/4 turn from low to high.
your call...