Originally Posted by
1Fastpede
the threads on the bodies are dirty. they need to be cleaned with an exacto blade or a tap and then sprayed with motor spray or the likes. then dab some shock oil on the threads. I got mine together but 3 of my 4 cartridges threads got a little messed up from trying to install them right out of the bag. well see it if leaks or not but i think its good. AE doesn't claim the emulsion seals are in there so you can't complain that they were "missing" but i too would have liked to see them in the bag.
Called AE customer support, they are sending replacements. I was told that the first thread on the cartridge is to thick and this causes them to cross thread. It was suggested even with the replacements to try and trim the first thread on the cartridge some. Don't recall saying they were "missing" I said they were not included.