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Old 10-06-2022, 11:25 AM
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I am struggling with removing the cylinder off the yoke on my new 66-8 for proper cleaning. After removing the cylinder screw and the cylinder and yoke I cannot simply slide the cylinder off the yoke as there is a knurled tip that prevents it from simply sliding off like the older 66. Can anyone provide some help on how to remove the cylinder? Pics attached with cylinder reinstalled. Is removing the knurled tip is the only way. Thanks in advance for your help.
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Old 10-06-2022, 11:49 AM
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Well I was not aware that S&W had gone back to the larger knurled head ejector rod. What you will to do is unscrew the ejector rod. You do this by turning the rod CLOCKWISE to loosen. Place a couple of empty cartridge cases in the chambers so as not to over trees and sheer the extractor alignment pins. Clamp the ejector rod in a well padded vise and turn the cylinder being very careful not to bend or mar the rod. They make a tool for this, available where gunsmith tools are sold. It is very simple just go slow and be careful and turn in the correct direction.
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The knurled head on the ejector rod will unscrew. I believe it is right hand thread.
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The knurled head on the ejector rod will unscrew. I believe it is right hand thread.
Well I guess my info might be a little dated. I have not handled those models with the two piece barrels and no ejector rod lock. Seems I may need to do more research. Thanks for the update. Learn something new everyday.
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I wouldn’t bother removing the cylinder from the yoke for routine maintenance- it simply isn’t needed.
I am one of those that spends enough time on cleaning to keep the gun reliable and trustworthy, not white glove inspection clean, which is a complete waste of my time on a working gun. When I buy a used smith, I take the side plate off to inspect and clean once, then put it back on forever. Some of my revolvers have been mine since the 1980’s with tens of thousands of rounds through them, never separated the cylinder from yoke for cleaning.
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