How do you tighten the coil on your Vaquero

[DigDugNY]

I'm curious as to how people tighten the coil to the control housing on the vaquero. I usually just hand tighten it, but it still usually looks like there's space to tighten it more even though I get it as best as I can. Would it be better to tighten it with a tool or does hand tightening it usually do the job

 

[BarberBill]

Hand tightening has always worked for me. IMHO unless you have a problem with the threads on either connection I wouldn't use a tool as that may make it possible to over tighten considerably.
BB

 

[GaryF]

Just hand tighten Bob...it's enough.

Gary

 

[WV62]

Please no tools, that could lead to big trouble. Push your plug in all the way then turn the lock ring down just snug with your fingers. I just checked mine and when it is down snug there is about 3 threads left showing.

Ron in WV

 

[DigDugNY]

I just wanted to make sure there were supposed to be a few threads still showing...thanks for the input

 

[Bleaver]

Overtime the rubber washers wear to the point that the coil will start to sag while you are detecting. If you tape a single layer of duct tape over the back side of each washer the added thickness will thicken the washer enough to put a little rubber out for compression. Other than that suggestion I agree completely with the other contributors - Don't use any tools, finger tighten only.

 

[atomicscott]

Overtime the rubber washers wear to the point that the coil will start to sag while you are detecting. If you tape a single layer of duct tape over the back side of each washer the added thickness will thicken the washer enough to put a little rubber out for compression. Other than that suggestion I agree completely with the other contributors - Don't use any tools, finger tighten only.

I believe Bobby is refering to the plug on the end of the coil cable that screws into the control housing.