Painter65
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- Jan 10, 2009
- 172
- 13
- Detector(s) used
- Garrett Ace 150, Minelab Soveriegn Elite, Minelab 305
Not sure if this is where to post this..(likely its not), feel free to move it if so.
I have a question about my Minelab Sovereign Elite that has me a bit baffled. I got this detector used, in excellent condition, but I believe there may be a lock nut or something missing. The lower rod, that slides into the fiberglass shaft seems to just slide in and out with no real means of securing it. Ive noticed while detecting it will easily slide down out of the rod a inch or so, thus I watch it alot. Im wondering if maybe a locknut or something may be missing from the lower assembly to keep all this secure. Also on the lower rod, I notice a hole in the small shaft assembly that connects to the coil, I assume this is for a reason but Im not sure what it is...
If it is a simple fix maybe my local dealer will have something on hand, if not I can certainly order, I just need to know whats missing if anything...
This is basically what Im talking about, should there be a lock nut or something to keep this assembly secure?
This shows the hole I was refering to in the lower shaft that connects the coil:
I would certainly appreciate your thoughts on this....Its kind of a thorn in my side right now. That or Im just paranoid.....
I have a question about my Minelab Sovereign Elite that has me a bit baffled. I got this detector used, in excellent condition, but I believe there may be a lock nut or something missing. The lower rod, that slides into the fiberglass shaft seems to just slide in and out with no real means of securing it. Ive noticed while detecting it will easily slide down out of the rod a inch or so, thus I watch it alot. Im wondering if maybe a locknut or something may be missing from the lower assembly to keep all this secure. Also on the lower rod, I notice a hole in the small shaft assembly that connects to the coil, I assume this is for a reason but Im not sure what it is...
If it is a simple fix maybe my local dealer will have something on hand, if not I can certainly order, I just need to know whats missing if anything...
This is basically what Im talking about, should there be a lock nut or something to keep this assembly secure?
This shows the hole I was refering to in the lower shaft that connects the coil:
I would certainly appreciate your thoughts on this....Its kind of a thorn in my side right now. That or Im just paranoid.....