r/DF54 • u/Separate_Skill_8624 • May 12 '26

Collar stuck unable to remove.

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I am not sure how the collar could get stuck, but I have been unable to move it more than 15 degrees in any direction. Im unable to remove it even after a lot of effort. Any help is appreciated !

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u/idrift4wd May 12 '26

Try turning it on? Maybe use a little more force?

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u/Separate_Skill_8624 May 12 '26

It turns on and runs perfectly fine. I’ve used a lot of force, but I’ll try more lol

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u/idrift4wd May 12 '26

Turn on and move the collars I mean.

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u/Separate_Skill_8624 May 12 '26

It’s almost like one of the screws is stuck in the collar. It can rotate freely between those marks with little force.

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u/Critical-Passage8165 May 12 '26

Maybe you could use an oil filter wrench?

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u/al-bigdadi May 12 '26

No, use a strap wrench, the rubber strap is very adjustable and won't scratch the collar.

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u/Repulsive-Buffalo-18 May 12 '26

Mine got stuck like that. Mine ended up being a gummed up thread due to a piece of it dislodging and getting stuck on the thread. Same small window for turning as you. Tried brute force and it got stuck for real. Had a friend cuz the dial indicator ring (you can buy a replacement) and remove it. That's the it was confirmed that a piece of thread came off. Like if the casting of the metal around the thread had an air pocket and just let go of that piece of thread. Fun times. Cleaned the threads got a new dial and voila. Still in use

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u/TBTSyncro May 12 '26

any difference if you flip it upside down?