Explorers XS, II and SE

[Neil]

Is everything interchangeable on the Explorers as far as the rods go? Meaning the middle rods and lower rods.
Thanks,
Neil

 

[Jeff In North Georgia]

The SE's upper metal rod seems to be slightly smaller in inside diameter than the one on the XS or II. I had an XS plastic lower rod on a 5" coil. It would slide freely in the XS and II's metal shaft but bound up in the SE metal shaft.

Also the XS metal shaft has a square cut off but the II and SE shafts are cut off at a 45 degree. This allows the shaft to go into the housing about an extra inch. Feels stiffer, less flex.

Jeff

 

[mattockman]

I have an XS and bought a II lower rod just for the bigger coils and it works....it is not a tight fit but works....if I push down on rod when everything is locked down it will move but you really got to push hard enough...I also bought a X-1 probe which I believe it comes with the new improved II middle rod which has a crimp or little speed bump at the top end to hold it in the control housing better for it won't slip out. That is a super improvement. The SE I have no clue till I buy one someday.

 

[Neil]

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[urb2165]

I am considering buying a new SE so I have to ask. Why would you need to change the shaft or coil? Any other tips you could share with me about the SE I would greatly appreciate.
Thanks
Rodney:

 

[Jeff In North Georgia]

On the Explorer, it is a pain to change coils as you typically need a piece of string to pull the coiled coil wire through the bottom shaft. I have a 8" coil pre-mounted on a extra lower rod and upper shaft for quick field change over.

Jeff

 

[SNOWY]

Hey Jeff, I made a pull thru out of a piece of flannel, and gave the flannel a spray of Armorall, or 303...
I also gave the coiled lead a coat of Armorall, ~ this made the cable slip way better inside the lower stem.

Hope this helps.

 

[Neil]

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