686 no dash ejector rod

[GMJim]

Hello all. Been too long since my last visit here. My 6 inch 686 ejector rod keeps coming loose. I don't want to marr it up with pliers and don't want to damage it. I understand there is a tool to tighten it. Does anybody have a part number or name of the tool?
Thanks
Jim

 

[BabaBlueJay]

I had the same issue with my first 686, which was a -1 modified to a -2. Real pain in the rear, because it made opening the cylinder a hassle. I have heard people locktite them, I took the lazier approach (sold mine) and got a -3 that does not have that issue.

I would take it to a qualified gunsmith and see if they have a solution to it.

 

[GMJim]

I had the same issue with my first 686, which was a -1 modified to a -2. Real pain in the rear, because it made opening the cylinder a hassle. I have heard people locktite them, I took the lazier approach (sold mine) and got a -3 that does not have that issue.

I would take it to a qualified gunsmith and see if they have a solution to it.

Thanks for the reply. I edited my original post as I understand there is a tool to tighten it without damaging it and loctite wasn't recommended. I'm in Canada and the idiot running the country has made it illegal to buy or even sell my guns. I can't wait for the next federal election so they can turn this around. I could take it to a gunsmith but was looking for some options.

 

[toad67]

midwayusa product number 784689

 

[Vtgw938]

I use this:
Large Extractor Rod Tool For S&W 0.246" Diameter
Brownells #
080000537
MFR #
LARGE S&W EXTRACTOR ROD TOOL,
UPC
050806006348

What I like about it is it is round and as long as you use your hand it is hard to put too much torque on it to overtighten or to break a rod trying to loosen it. A drill chuck by hand works well for occasional use.

 

[GMJim]

midwayusa product number 784689

I use this:
Large Extractor Rod Tool For S&W 0.246" Diameter
Brownells #
080000537
MFR #
LARGE S&W EXTRACTOR ROD TOOL,
UPC
050806006348

What I like about it is it is round and as long as you use your hand it is hard to put too much torque on it to overtighten or to break a rod trying to loosen it. A drill chuck by hand works well for occasional use.

Thank you both for the information! I'll check them out. I haven't bought any gun parts from the states since the new regulations but I don't imagine these tools would be a problem.

 

[H Richard]

I have always used a pair of pliers, with a thick piece of leather pt protect the rod. One thing to keep in mind, clean the threads, both male and female, as any solvent etc will keep it from seating and staying tight. I use brake & parts cleaner which will get all the oil out, and will dry. I sometimes use compressed air to get any excess out.

 

[GMJim]

I have always used a pair of pliers, with a thick piece of leather pt protect the rod. One thing to keep in mind, clean the threads, both male and female, as any solvent etc will keep it from seating and staying tight. I use brake & parts cleaner which will get all the oil out, and will dry. I sometimes use compressed air to get any excess out.

Thank you H Richard, I'll try that first.

 

[Hawg Rider]

I have always used a pair of pliers, with a thick piece of leather pt protect the rod. One thing to keep in mind, clean the threads, both male and female, as any solvent etc will keep it from seating and staying tight. I use brake & parts cleaner which will get all the oil out, and will dry. I sometimes use compressed air to get any excess out.

Same here. I have a Model 28-2 with a similar problem...the ejector rod kept coming loose while shooting. I cleaned the rod and threads, applied a tiny bit of blue Loctite, and tightened with protected pliers. Haven't had any problems since, and the blue Loctite doesn't permanently prevent the ejector rod from being removed should the need arise.

 

[Nightowl]

The Power Custom tool works very well and is machined for several different sizes. You should be able to tighten it enough that it should not come loose. The threads are pretty fine and can be cross threaded, so take care. Also, place the tool as close to the face of the cylinder as you can without scratching the cylinder. It is possible to bend the extractor rod and center pin if too much side pressure is applied.

 

[Vtgw938]

I keep the cylinder and yoke together when I loosen and tighten to help prevent bending. Don't know if I read that or just do it but it makes sense? Put at least three empty casings in the cylinder as well.

 

[05srt10]

I am sorry but why three empty casings?

 

[PatriotX]

So you don’t snap off the locator pins under the ejector star.

The empty cases provide support, so less rotational force is applied to the pins.