Head on E2L keeps coming loose

[marinemaster]

Hi,

The head on my E2L keeps coming loose. It actually not the head but the lens part. Is not big deal as I screw it back in BUT to stay put I have to screw it all the way down. If I do that it will stay BUT the beam will get affected. The beam is optimal if there is about 2mm gap between the head and lens. This happens when I take out the battery. So how can I make the lens stay where I want to?

I was thinking put a washer (paper) or a spacer ? Maybe use some kind of loctite but which kind? Any ideas?

Chris

 

[Rossymeister]

Loctite Threadlocker.

It should be available at your local hardware store.

Choose the blue if you want to remove it in the future.

Red is for a permanent seal.

 

[Rossymeister]

Some pictures/information for reference:

Threadlocker Red:
http://www.loctiteproducts.com/products/detail.asp?catid=10&subid=48&plid=154

Threadlocker Blue:
http://www.loctiteproducts.com/products/detail.asp?catid=10&subid=48&plid=153

 

[Gator762]

I would absolutely start with blue.

Red will not say it's permanent, but with aluminum, I've stripped threads with the red. Like Deicide said, treat red as permanent.

 

[jumpstat]

I would go to a hobby shop and get the treadlock from there. The quantity is smaller and cheaper too since you don not need alot. Tamiya and Kyosho have them.

 

[Big Bad]

Might just put a couple wraps of teflon tape around the threads and put the head back on. Should be enough to get you a good adjustable friction fit.

 

[cbubu]

You can also use nail polish ... :thumbsup:
Regards,