How Do You Time A Stinger?

[Byrd]

I'm working on this Mastercraft estate and have run into a jam. The stinger allows the stem to over rotate just a bit.
I'm thinking to heat the stem with a heat gun and twist it back a hair? Am I on the right track?

 

[HeavyLeadBelly]

Id like to know as well. My Kaywoodie is slightly iff kilter. Doesn't affect the smoke but it displeases me.

 

[xrundog]

Pic of the stinger please.

 

[xrundog]

Id like to know as well. My Kaywoodie is slightly iff kilter. Doesn't affect the smoke but it displeases me.

A Kaywoodie is straight forward. Heat the stinger and turn it back. Try not to mar the threads.

 

[tartanphantom]

EDIT— disregard the advice below, I was thinking of Dr. Grabow, NOT Kaywoodie… with regard to the “Adjustomatic” patent.

If it is marked “Ajustomatic”, you should be able to complete rotate the stem 360 degrees to re-align it. Screw it all the way into the pipe shank, and when you hit the resistance point, continue to slowly rotate the stem against the resistance. It will continue to feel tight, but the stem side of the stinger mechanism is designed to continue rotation if needed. That’s why they patented it as “ajustomatic”.

Note— Do not attempt this if the pipe does not bear the adjustomatic logo on the shank!

 

[Byrd]

Pic of the stinger please.

 

[xrundog]

That does look like an adjustomatic. But they can get sticky with age. I broke one once trying to twist it. My recommendation is to use your original idea. Heat it and gently turn it back.

 

[Byrd]

Thanks xrundog! Appreciate the input!

 

[Byrd]

Well that worked!

 

[HeavyLeadBelly]

A Kaywoodie is straight forward. Heat the stinger and turn it back. Try not to mar the threads.

I assume a normal Bic lighter should be enough?

 

[Byrd]

I used a heat gun. Rook about two minutes!

 

[xrundog]

I assume a normal Bic lighter should be enough?

You can do that.

 

[georged]

With a stopwatch.

PS --- Takes about half a second: