New Kaywoodie Embassy

[seth]

I ran across this on ebay and just had to have it. From what I can find it's from 1976-1977. One thing that threw me off though, is once the stem is tightened, the bit is crooked. I am posting a pic. It looks like maybe another 1/2" turn and it would line up perfect. Is there any way to fix this?

 

[portascat]

Had the same issue with a Kaywoodie Bulldog carb pipe.
A rag, some channelocks and a slight twist to the stinger fixed it.
YMMV.

 

[seth]

I wondered about that but was afraid.

 

[lifeon2]

Man that looks familiar.

:D

 

[ontario]

Very cool looking pipe.

 

[docwatson]

Kaywoodie pipes are intentionally made with the stem not quite inline. This is to allow for wear and eventually they will be turned fully level. However the one that you show is way off center. Another method for turning the fitment is to heat the tip by placing it on an electric element, like a stove for just a few seconds to heat the aluminum and it will turn in or out with some pliers in whichever direction you need to move it. Please be careful to not overheat it though

 

[irishsmoker]

That's a nice lookin pipe!

 

[nsfisher]

Nice smoke mate, congratulations on your win, enjoy

 

[seth]

Doc, would I turn it clockwise or counter, if I were facing the stinger? Clockwise?

 

[docwatson]

Seth,

I believe it has to go CCW facing the fitment. It needs more thread so it has to be unscrewed. Move it a little at a time to make sure you are going in the right direction then you can move it more to finish it. Hope this helps, let me know how it works out for you.

 

[seth]

Sure will, and thanks for the info! You can't beat these forums with a stick.