Maglite End Cap Stuck

Since mag lites r have survived being lost at the bottom of a lake or being run over by an 18 wheeler there isn t much that can go wrong though.

Maglite end cap stuck.

If the leak is near the end cap the alkaline usually migrates into the threads and corrodes the metal. Anyway this is usually identifiable as. View profile view forum posts visit homepage hot rolled join date jul 2006 location carmichael calif. The alkaline leaks from the cell and expands.

Also you could try a strapwrench on the barrel and pipe wrench on the cap. Any ideas as to how to remove it. If this doesn t work and it s time to buy a new one. Https amzn to 2llg8m1 maglite have be.

Ot end cap stuck on mag lite. Last resort may be to start by removing the head and switch assemblies then the batteries. Results 1 to 19 of 19 thread. 12 22 2007 03 42 pm 1.

99 of time a stuck end cap results from stuck batteries. You can see the result of this in my 2d restoration post. It will not twist one iota. September 1 2008 7 16 pm subscribe.

How to remove a stuck battery cap from a mag lite. Sometimes the batteries get stuck and here is a good way to get them out and salvage your flashlight. A mini maglite pro 2 aa cell led flashlight and 2 aa cell batteries a maglite ml300l 2 d cell led roadside safety kit which includes the ml300l 2 d cell led flashlight a red traffic light wand a white area light wand d cell mounting brackets and 2 d cell batteries a gerber multi tool with carrying case. I tried using bare hands rubber gloves for extra traction sticking the damn thing in a vise and repeating but i cannot get the cap off.

Posts 681 post thanks like. The first step is to identify the problem. Then some vinegar for cleaning and finally some pb blaster. Affiliate links 4d maglite.

The battery cap on my mag lite is stuck. Ot end cap stuck on mag lite. And a friend ro help.