GPX5000 Shaft Twist Lock Assembly

[Deepseeker]

Hi all,

I've been swinging a 20" mono on the GPX lately, and I think that extra weight on the end has made me have to tighten the shaft twist lock in the middle more often to the point that I seem to have stripped it. I've been searching online trying to find a replacement, but other than Minelabs site for members/suppliers I can't find any on Reeds, Minders Den, Phasetech etc. Does anyone know who stocks them where they are readily available and won't have to be ordered in please?

I found one supplier on ebay, but they are in the US and delivery wouldn't be until near the end of May. If there is any heavier duty aftermarket version available I would also be interested in knowing about it please. It's making it hard to keep the coil level with the ground as it twists with the loose lower shaft as I move it.

Thanks, -Deepseeker

 

[user 4485]

Maybe give a Miners Den near you a call - they are now authorised service agents so should stock or be able to get parts. Part number is 8008-0002.
Actually any dealer could probably get them?

 

[Deepseeker]

Thanks mbasko, it just occurred to me though that there is a PM feature here that I've never used before, so I PM'd Nenad to see if it's something he stocks or can get easily.

 

[Foal8686]

I have got one before from coiltek maryborough, they had them in stock behind the counter. Just ask the guys in there.

 

[Eluvial]

Hey Deepseeker, can you let me know if you find a supplier. Because mine is on its way out too, i've had a look for one as well but no luck.. Cheers mate..

 

[Deepseeker]

Thanks guys,

I got a PM back from Nenad at Phasetech and he said he stocks them. He's out and about at the moment but he said he will email me a price when he gets back.

So I guess that's an answer for you too Eluvial :Y:
If I can get one mailed to me in the next week or so that would work better for me. I'm in Echuca and I won't get a chance to drive anywhere before my next detecting trip in another couple of weeks.

 

[Eluvial]

Cheers for that Deepseeker.. :Y: Ill get in contact with Nenad..

 

[Deepseeker]

All Done and dusted. Nenad has saved the day and got it away in the post to me today.- Ya gotta love this forum!!!