Posted: 5/14/2010 6:15:47 AM EDT
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I have a python that has a couple of issues. One, someone boogered up the cylinder yoke screw and now I cant get it out. Any ideas for getting it out without using an easy out?
next, I need to completely dissasemble the cylinder assembly. I have heard these are notoriously hard to work on. Anyone have any experience in doing this and what is the best way to hold it so the ejector rod can be unscrewed? ETA: I used a dremel cut off to start a new slot on the screw since it was above the surface of the frame, then used a small file to deepen the new slot until I could get a good bite on it and got it out. For the cylinder, I clamped the guide rod in my vise using wooden jaws and unscrewed it. Unlike S&W's, Colt's are right handed threads, not left. |
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Fair warning:
There are two methods of disassembling Colt cylinder assemblies, including the Python. The old method REQUIRES two special wrench tools, one to unscrew the ejector, and the other to unscrew the ejector spring retention bushing. Even with the wrenches, it's very easy to damage the assembly. Try to disassemble without the tools and you'll usually ruin the assembly. You can identify these older cylinder assemblies by gripping the ejector rod HEAD and trying to unscrew it. If the head unscrews from the rod, it's an old style ejector assembly. If you don't have the wrenches, send it back to Colt. The new style is disassembled as follows. Put three EMPTY cases in the chambers to support the ejector. Grip the ejector rod in a padded vise, and unscrew the cylinder. To do this rotate the cylinder COUNTER CLOCKWISE. With the rod unscrewed and removed the assembly comes apart easily. |