What started this little project was the center rod was bent and the crane was out of alignment. I have the crane alignment tool and aligned the crane and then fit a new center rod and made it the correct length and check the extractor rod for straightness. All tis looks good. Someone had also filed the original extractor rod bolt very short and on the sides so I still had a lot of movement when the cylinder was locked up. With the New bolt in place with no fitting it locks up and functions real nice. I just want to be sure it actually shouldn't require fitting before I drive the pin in. When I ordered the bolt from S&W they warned Me it will need Fitted. I'm not so sure it needs fitted in My gun but Maybe some do and some don't??? Looks to Me if it touches the end of the center rod and holds the crane against the frame when cylinder is locked close. And opens and closes smoothly I should be good to go??
Larry