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Broken stem crown!

Kerbus

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Hopefully it’s not snapped off. Mine wasn’t. If it is I think the use of vinegar to dissolve it works. A pro will chime In about this or do a search, A TD might be able to sell you a new stem


im going through my own stem problem right now. It will probably be an expensive fix
 

Plaasbaas

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Did it break off or did it just unscrew from the stem?

Impossible to discern from your picture I'm afraid.
 

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Hi my friend, I have a great love for FM casablancas, i have this very same TW in fact :) i'd like to offer to fix it free of charge for you so she can get back up and running.

If the stem is snapped off inside crown, no big deal, we will just dissolve it with alum powder then put a new stem in.

Pm me.
 

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You need a new stem and you need to dissolve the remains of the old stem that's left in the crown. Household vinegar will dissolve the stem in about 7 days, alum will be quicker depending on the strength of the mixture.
 
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