woodchiphustler
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But not a big fan of the extension rods. This one I got is very difficult to extend. Yikes. Any suggestions? Watched the video.
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The ATX Is nice but...........
- Thread starter woodchiphustler
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SoCalBeachScanner
Member
Without knowing any details about your shaft extension problem, like:
Did it always have this problem?
How long have you had this problem?
Where is it used?
Do the cam locks turn?
You can always call Garrett and maybe they will send you another coil. Just put your old coil in the new coil box and send it back.
Did it always have this problem?
How long have you had this problem?
Where is it used?
Do the cam locks turn?
You can always call Garrett and maybe they will send you another coil. Just put your old coil in the new coil box and send it back.
icurabeachguy
New member
I'm not sure if this will help since this method is mostly for my stuck CZ shafts while hunting in salt water, but here it goes:
when I go salt water hunting and I can't rinse my detector shaft right away with fresh water, I rinse my unit completely at home and then crank up the AC in my room at night and let the detector shaft dry that way. after a night or two, the sand dries up and it becomes much easier to dislodge a stuck shaft. I've used this method on my CZ21, Excalibur and CTX3030 when the shafts would start to get rough and not slide totally free.
I'd also use some dry silicon lubricant on the shaft-locking mechanism and a little on the shafts themselves to keep them lubricated...it helps a bit.
Again, that method may or may not work since the shaft-locking mechanism on the ATX is totally different than my machines.
Good luck!
when I go salt water hunting and I can't rinse my detector shaft right away with fresh water, I rinse my unit completely at home and then crank up the AC in my room at night and let the detector shaft dry that way. after a night or two, the sand dries up and it becomes much easier to dislodge a stuck shaft. I've used this method on my CZ21, Excalibur and CTX3030 when the shafts would start to get rough and not slide totally free.
I'd also use some dry silicon lubricant on the shaft-locking mechanism and a little on the shafts themselves to keep them lubricated...it helps a bit.
Again, that method may or may not work since the shaft-locking mechanism on the ATX is totally different than my machines.
Good luck!
WaterWalker
Well-known member
Take a look at my post -- MY BIGGEST FIND EVER... 5/22/2014
The several ways I have tried to solve the problem with pictures.
I am now OK with the maintenance required especially if you use the detector in salt water.
The several ways I have tried to solve the problem with pictures.
I am now OK with the maintenance required especially if you use the detector in salt water.
SoCalBeachScanner
Member
Maybe stuck shafts and seized cam locks is what happens when you push the limit of equipment designed for indoor use only.
You can always use the ATX in a bubble outdoors. That way the elements won't clog up the works.
For the price and weight of the ATX, you would think the ATX had a self cleaning feature, a motor for auto retract of the shafts, and then be filled with helium to make it lighter
You can always use the ATX in a bubble outdoors. That way the elements won't clog up the works.
For the price and weight of the ATX, you would think the ATX had a self cleaning feature, a motor for auto retract of the shafts, and then be filled with helium to make it lighter
Treasurehunter1967
New member
Here are a couple of pics that show how you can open up the cam locks to clean them out. The tool can be purchased from a Garrett dealer. There are also several videos on the Garrett website on how to clean the ATX. GOOD LUCK. Hope this helps.