Orlik Billiard Stuck Stem Inner-Tube

[aquadoc]

Hope it helps!

 

[pipeman7]

I wonder if there are some Dunhill collectors who have had this problem with NOS inner tube pipes. Or is it helpful to refridgerate/ thaw repeatedly

 

[beefeater33]

Just put a little muscle into it and twist it out........ or get someone who can.

 

[pipeman7]

I'm trying pretty hard beefeater but worried the tenon will snap, I've snapped tenons this way before

 

[Chasing Embers]

I second the alcohol soak.

 

[aquadoc]

Any luck?

 

[pipeman7]

I'm trying to figure out a way to pour rubbing alcohol into the bowl so it gets into the draft hole on the sides of the aluminum tube. Don't want to soak the bowl coating more than I have to

 

[jpmcwjr]

Saturate a pipe cleaner with the alcohol, apply, repeat a few times over a day or so.

 

[aquadoc]

Also, apply a thin coat of Vaseline to the finish to protect it. I doubt it will hurt and it might protect it from incidental over flow. Just a pain to work with....

 

[pipeman7]

jp, but since its an aluminum tube, the alcohol wouldn't be reaching the tenon at all

 

[jpmcwjr]

But it could be the tube sticking in the airway, no? Worth a try, i'd guess.

 

[mawnansmiff]

You could always try applying a flame briefly to the inner tube so as it expands enough to free itself.
Have done this myself and it worked first time!
Regards,
Jay.

 

[jensen]

I have had the same problem with an unused old stock Orlik shape 17 with a tube.

I put it in the freezer,but was to impapient so the tenon broke.
Just take your time.

 

[pipeman7]

Jp yeah I think it might be the tube but wouldnt the alcohol only be touching the inside of the tube. Still worth a try for sure
Manman, how can I apply flame to the tube?
Jensen, what do you think I should do?

 

[jensen]

I would put it in the freezer one more time and be patient

 

[jpmcwjr]

Any resolution to this??

 

[ssjones]

You could try an isopropyl alcohol soaked cleaner, inserted, hopefully all the way into the bowl.

Then, use an eye-dropper to put some more alcohol in the bowl. perhaps the cleaner will wick it up into the aluminum tube area.

The thing to avoid is alcohol seeping out between the tenon and stem, that ruin the finish, so you'd have to proceed carefully.

I seriously doubt the sticking stem is because of the aluminum tube, but the alcohol would also free up the stem.

As long as no alcohol is on the finish, you won't do the bowl any harm.

 

[pipeman7]

No, I gave up for a while. I have a new freezer that has a super cold setting so I am going to give it try for an hour in there

 

[cortezattic]

We're all waiting with bated breath!

 

[pitchfork]

"Son, back in my day we couldn't afford fancy Dunhills and whatnot. One time, we put an Orlik the freezer for 9 months just so we could get the stem unstuck."