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Question about Yoke/Crane
I have a new 686-6. When cleaning, I notice the following phenomenon:
The Yoke to frame junction (where the cylinder pivots in and out to open or close): if I grasp the yoke, and pull fore and aft, I can get the yoke to move in and out of the frame. It appears to be spring-loaded, since when I relieve any pressure from my hand, the yoke 'springs' back into the frame.
Is this normal? Do I need a new / different yoke retaining screw?
Thanks in advance
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The retaining screw has a spring and plunger. I think that screw is broken (some folks screw them in too tight and thin threaded part snaps). I think that's where the play is coming from. It's a cheap part though. Unscrew it and check.
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Thanks. Another learning moment.
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I prefer my yolks runny to mix with my grits. And yes the Sandhill Cranes have migrated here for the winter. Noisy *******s wake me up every morning, just in time for eggs & grits.
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Originally Posted by Tyrod
I prefer my yolks runny to mix with my grits. And yes the Sandhill Cranes have migrated here for the winter. Noisy *******s wake me up every morning, just in time for eggs & grits.
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Thanks for that. I like mine runny as well, but prefer it that way for dipping my toast.
You know what they say; different yolks for different folks.
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Yoke screw and yoke look fine.
It takes some 'pulling' to make it move, but it does move.
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Probably normal. The retaining groove on the yoke is V-shaped. The yoke screw has a spring plunger with the tip shaped to the groove on the yoke. If enough force is applied, the plunger may retract slightly, resulting in the movement you see. Not to worry.
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Kinda off topic - sorry - but, does the yoke/yolk stay tight to the frame if you put slight finger pressure on the right side of the cylinder? It's a pet peeve of mine and I admit I'm OCD about it ...
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Originally Posted by Pizza Bob
Probably normal. The retaining groove on the yoke is V-shaped. The yoke screw has a spring plunger with the tip shaped to the groove on the yoke. If enough force is applied, the plunger may retract slightly, resulting in the movement you see. Not to worry.
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I think that describes exactly what's happening. Pulling out on the yoke is causing the plunger to retract, and slide up the little slope in the groove machined into the yoke.
I should stop pulling on the yoke and just leave it alone.
Thanks very much Pizza Bob
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Originally Posted by GeoJelly
Kinda off topic - sorry - but, does the yoke/yolk stay tight to the frame if you put slight finger pressure on the right side of the cylinder? It's a pet peeve of mine and I admit I'm OCD about it ...
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Some revolvers, especially the new ones, will produce a gap b/t the frame and yoke if the cylinder is pushed
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Yoke like in a revolver crane is analogous to a yoke like on oxen.
An egg yolk is different. I don't worry about egg yolks, as I usually scamble eggs.
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I should stop pulling on the yoke and just leave it alone.
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Don't pick at it either or it'll leave a scar.
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