Kaywoodie drinkless stems crooked

[sjfine]

I just picked up my second Kaywoodie drinkless, both used. The stems on both are crooked (a bit) as if the previous owner over-screwed them and the metal insert (in the shank) rotated to the right a bit. Can anyone suggest a way to fix this?

 

[crpntr1]

Welcome in. Easy fix, heat the point where metal and stem meet for a few seconds with a lighter, then gently and carefully twist let cool a few minutes then put together, if not correct yet start over.

 

[sjfine]

One was harder than the other, but I did it. And without breaking anything.
Thanks.

 

[jndyer]

This is an idea that I will have to remember.

 

[nsfisher]

I just hold the stem upside down. Trickle of few drops of Olive Oil around tenon, let sit for a few minutes, screw it in pipe until it lines up.

 

[baronsamedi]

I guess I'm an idiot, but a lucky one. I just grabbed the stinger with some pliers and twisted it back!