Need help replacing CE2 in Map Tank

[Digs]

I'm trying to replace the CE2 in my MAP tank but I've run into a problem. The base of my replacement CE2 is not the same as the one I removed and it doesn't fit right into the delryn bottom cap. I took a picture so you can see what I'm talking about:

The original CE2 base is on the left. Is that metal piece on the base of the CE2 supposed to come off because it seems to be on there really tight.

 

[PKZap27]

Here is the video on how to replace the CE2.

Edit to add:

Wrong video.

I can't find the video on how to cut the CE2. I'll post it if I find it.

 

[Digs]

That's the video I followed but it doesn't address my problem. The bottom of the CE2's are different and the new one doesn't fit well. It almost looks like the there's a metal piece on the old CE2 that should have stayed in the delryn cap. I'm trying to get it removed from the old CE2 but it's on there pretty tight.

 

[PKZap27]

You need a steel CE2 and you have to cut it with a tubing cutter.

 

[Digs]

So part of the steel tube needs to be left on the CE2? The video I saw showed me how to remove it without a pipe cutter by just wiggling it back and forth.

 

[doots]

Looks like you should have left some casing on the new ce2. looks like all the case has been removed making it too thin to seal.

What i do is take a 1/2" socket and place the bottom delrin seal with the base of the carto on it and punch it out into the socket using a screwdriver or phillips head screwdriver that is good size.. hope that helps.

You need to cut your carto and leave some of the casing on the bottom part using a pipe cutter.

 

[Digs]

Okay so I need to cut the metal tube at the green line in this picture and then put it back on the CE2 and I should be good to go?

 

[PKZap27]

You will have to use a new CE2. Once the seal is broke it will most likely leak.

Cut a new CE2 and leave about a 1/4 inch of the tube on the threaded end of the CE2.

Seperate the CE2, and then press it into the bottom derlin cap.

 

[Digs]

I think I got it! Thanks for the help! Here's some pics that I took that may help others trying to do this:

 

[JonahNM]

That is it. Nice picture step by step.

 

[Bigbuyer]

Digs, perfect!

 

[Teach]

I think I got it! Thanks for the help! Here's some pics that I took that may help others trying to do this:

Beautifully done and well documented Digs... nice eye to get those photos.

 

[timothy]

also for those that want to use the clears in a tank you can use the cut off tube, take the clear tube off and tap the pc of tube you cut off of the steal ones being careful not to cut the silicone ring on the base of the clearo and then cut it down just like you did with the metal one as long as you dont cut that silicone ring it dont leak and works good.........now i bet a bunch of ya wished you kept those tubes you cut off................lol

great step by step too

 

[CDATundra]

also for those that want to use the clears in a tank you can use the cut off tube, take the clear tube off and tap the pc of tube you cut off of the steal ones being careful not to cut the silicone ring on the base of the clearo and then cut it down just like you did with the metal one as long as you dont cut that silicone ring it dont leak and works good.........now i bet a bunch of ya wished you kept those tubes you cut off................lol

great step by step too

Timothy....Great tip. Of course now I have to try it. I have some clearo's just sitting around that I didn't know what to do with since I am using the MAP almost exclusive.
Thanks

 

[cam6512002]

Thank You I was just trying to replace mine but I took the whole sleeve off. Did not work well.

I think I got it! Thanks for the help! Here's some pics that I took that may help others trying to do this:

 

[Chris Braddock]

now what about the top? so the bottom is sealed now but how do u get it sealed up top were the drip tip will go

 

[Bigbuyer]

You use the plastic top part that comes on the ceramic part.