Originally Posted by Jul

Got a unfluted cylinder for my 629. I knew it would have to be timed if I couldn't use the old ratchet like I have done with a couple other Smiths I have. Well the old ratchet don't fit in the cylinder center hole. It's all the new style parts but just don't fit. I installed the new cylinder and ratchet and it locks up nicely. Trouble is the hand is not sliding past the ratchet after lock up to allow the hammer to go all the way back to cock position. Same in pulling the trigger...it locks up great but will not pull all the way back.
Should the hand or ratchet be worked on? or both? I have new hands on hand and a couple ratchets.