PAM243 He valve crooked. How can I fix it?

[gazumi]

My PAM243 He valve came crooked. I'd like to open up the watch and center it, but I'm not sure how it's mounted from the back. Before I dive in, can the experts tell me if it'll just pop out or is it stuck solid?

Thanks.

 

[joegrimm]

I've seen many pics of gen 243's that have crooked HEV, so i wouldnt touch it.

 

[TESLA760]

^^^^ This

 

[gazumi]

Oh really? That's cool. I searched for gen pics and all I saw were straight ones.

 

[ilbambino86]

They are like that, it's intentionally angled. I am a proud owner of one

 

[zdcf9e9f]

use rubber

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[granvino]

Leave it alone. Mine came a bit tilted too and then I saw pics of gen 243 with tilted valves....

 

[kayabun]

http://www.9maiali.com/shopping/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1668

 

[scropper]

Mine too - it's fine

 

[PolonusTM]

use adhesive tape, lightly stick and turn as you like

 

[SteveG]

Try using the eraser portion of a pencil to turn it.

 

[mysterio]

I might not have the need to turn the He valve (also seen gen pics with the valve tilted) but nice to know two ways of straightening them out in case I have a hankering to do so.

 

[gazumi]

I now see pics of the gen with crooked He valves so it doesn't bother me anymore.

But I did try both the pencil rubber and rolled up tape and the HE valve didn't budge at all.

So crooked it is

 

[frigpig]

It's part of the construction of an He valve. The head floats on a spring. When the pressure inside the case is more than the outside the head moves away from the case to release the pressure.

Long story short.....it lives where it lives.