How do you tighten a ratchet joint?

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  1. Bossguy, Dec 14, 2012
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    Hey guys, I just bought a PRID Rumble and his fake elbow "ratchets" are loose. Is it possible to be able to tighten them with superglue? If so then how?
     
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    A bit of Future ought to take care of it, just dab some between where the parts meet. It won't click, but it'll be tighter.
     
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    Thanks.
     
  4. B'Bantor, Dec 14, 2012
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    Did you make sure the screws were tight? Sometimes the screws need to be tightened a bit.
     
  5. Bossguy, Dec 14, 2012
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    I think it's on a pin. The "ratchet" joint is formed by a small tab interlocking with some grooves, forming that ratcheting effect. This is problematic though, because it wears down those grooves quickly.
     
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    But Rumble's elbows are pinned together, not screwed...