May 19, 2005 #1 D davidra Enlightened Joined Feb 17, 2004 Messages 605 How do you guys alter your tailcap springs? Both my 2c 3X123 and Mag85 mods result in excess pressure on the bottom of the adaptor (or 123 batt in the 2C). Do you replace the spring, cut it down, or do something else?
How do you guys alter your tailcap springs? Both my 2c 3X123 and Mag85 mods result in excess pressure on the bottom of the adaptor (or 123 batt in the 2C). Do you replace the spring, cut it down, or do something else?
May 19, 2005 #2 J jdriller Flashlight Enthusiast Joined Feb 9, 2003 Messages 1,059 Location New York Cut it down and bend it.
May 19, 2005 #3 greenLED Flashaholic Joined Mar 26, 2004 Messages 13,263 Location La Tiquicia I cut and bent the spring in a 3D Mag, and got a new one for another.
May 19, 2005 #4 N NetMage Enlightened Joined Jan 15, 2005 Messages 306 Location VA What did you use to bend it? I cut mine with a Dremel (clone) but could seem to get a grip on it to bend it with anything.
What did you use to bend it? I cut mine with a Dremel (clone) but could seem to get a grip on it to bend it with anything.
May 20, 2005 #5 J jdriller Flashlight Enthusiast Joined Feb 9, 2003 Messages 1,059 Location New York Channel lock pliers. Put a towel over it. If the spring slips, it jumps at a high rate of speed. Be careful!
Channel lock pliers. Put a towel over it. If the spring slips, it jumps at a high rate of speed. Be careful!
May 20, 2005 #6 V vhyper007 Enlightened Joined Jan 8, 2005 Messages 288 Location 32*31\'N 92*11\'W Hi Green, Where do you find or buy springs for such thihgs? Your bud, vhyer
