Im Sick of the Explorer

[Michigan Badger]

I'm Sick of the Explorer

loose coil shaft!

I'm constantly having to push the search coil shaft back into the control box on my XS.

The cam no longer holds like it should.

Any ideas?

Badger

 

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[Jeff In North Georgia]

Re: I'm Sick of the Explorer

Early XSs commonly developed cracks around the retaining lever pin. Check this first.

The XS also used a hard black plastic clamp under the lever. These sometimes also cracked. Call Minelab and ask for one from a Explorer II, Quattro, or SE. These are made from a softer red rubber that grips the shaft better.

You can try putting a layer of thin layer of packing tape or painting the shaft. This makes the shaft diameter larger and the clamp will hold better.

You can take the XS shaft put the clamp down and cut the top end off at a 45 degree angle like the II, Quattro, or SE. This allows the shaft to slide about 1" extra into the control housing. It will feel stronger, less flex and will not work out as easily.

My two cents worth.

Jeff

 

[Michigan Badger]

Re: I'm Sick of the Explorer

Early XSs commonly developed cracks around the retaining lever pin. Check this first.

The XS also used a hard black plastic clamp under the lever. These sometimes also cracked. Call Minelab and ask for one from a Explorer II, Quattro, or SE. These are made from a softer red rubber that grips the shaft better.

You can try putting a layer of thin layer of packing tape or painting the shaft. This makes the shaft diameter larger and the clamp will hold better.

You can take the XS shaft put the clamp down and cut the top end off at a 45 degree angle like the II, Quattro, or SE. This allows the shaft to slide about 1" extra into the control housing. It will feel stronger, less flex and will not work out as easily.

My two cents worth.

Jeff

Thanks a lot Jeff

 

[Keppy]

Re: I'm Sick of the Explorer

Well ...MB ... if it was me i would get rid of it right away............................For if have to make adjustments or fix something on a detector ................I don't think we should have to do that unless we like to do that and if i liked to do that i would buy a kit and build one........................But no thank you.....................==Jim==

 

[hollowpointred]

Re: I'm Sick of the Explorer

yup, that was a common problem with the early XS. they have better cam locks now. maybe minelab can hook you up.

 

[Michigan Badger]

Re: I'm Sick of the Explorer

yup, that was a common problem with the early XS. they have better cam locks now. maybe minelab can hook you up.

I wonder if it's something I could do myself?

I'll have to contact Minelab. I'd also like to get the tall man shaft.

Even if I have to glue the sucker I'm keeping this unit till I know once and for all time if the Explorer is really as good as some claim.

 

[hollowpointred]

Re: I'm Sick of the Explorer

The mods in this link sure look extreme . Maybe some of the pictures could give you a few ideas to help with your problem.

http://metaldetectingworld.com/06_eq_metaldetector_p1.shtml

you might as well forget about ever re-selling that one! haha! it looks like someone puked on it!

 

[Michigan Badger]

Re: I'm Sick of the Explorer

The mods in this link sure look extreme . Maybe some of the pictures could give you a few ideas to help with your problem.

http://metaldetectingworld.com/06_eq_metaldetector_p1.shtml

Thanks for the link

Man, I hope Minelab saw that site.

I plan to get on the phone with them soon and talk new shaft arrangement.

But, the shim idea someone PMed to me sounds good so that will be 1st.

Badger