Md 66 ejector rod backing out w/.38 Spl loads

[cporfe]

Howdy,

I bought a Md 66 of a fella here in the forum and had it shipped to me. I just began shooting it with Mid-range loaded .38 Spl loads. After a few cyclinder fulls, the ejector rod is loose and binding the cyclinder release. No matter how hand tight I get it, it still shoots loose with these lower pressure loads.

Questions, do I use locktite or something on it to keep it tight? Or do you use pliers or some other tool to tighten it "REAL" tight?

Your help would be appreciated.

Thanks
Chris

 

[snw19_357]

Some other tool but please, not a pliers.

Put a little Loctite on it but just a little. You don't want it all over the inside of the cylinder.

 

[ken158]

Put at least 3 empties in the cylinders, wrap some leather around the rod and tighten firmly. If you feel comfortable with it, take the cylinder apart and degrease the rod first. A "little" lock tight is OK.

 

[MAG-NUM]

And if you decide to use Loctite don't use the red, that is permanent. Use the blue and just a tiny drop. Ken158 gave you good advice on how to tighten. Bob

 

[cporfe]

Thank you all. I also found another forum thread after reading your replies. I'll skip the loctite until later.

I really appreciate your quick and thoughtful advice.

Chris

 

[haggis]

The tool.

Gunsmithing Tools - 005-002-SWK - GST Extractor Rod Tool, S&W "K,L,N" Frame - Capps Manufacturing, Inc. - Gunsmithing Tools custom made for gunsmiths

Buck

 

[jepp2]

As Buck mentioned, there is a tool to do the job properly. I know, lots of folks user other methods successfully, but I have seen more damaged than I have seen pristine.

Locktite would be my last resort, not my first option. Use the proper tool and it will not come loose again. I have NEVER had to use Locktite and not had any come loose. First time for everything, but not yet.

 

[chief38]

My opinion is not to use any Locktite. What I do is completely disassemble it, clean it with an old toothbrush and solvent, wipe dry and refit it with EMPTY CASES in the cylinder and a special pair of pliers that really grip the rod uniformly. Use an old piece of leather over the rod before gripping with the pliers. This has never failed me and I have never had to resort to using Locktite. I would give this a shot before resorting to Locktite.

Chief38

 

[cporfe]

I took everyone's advice (except I haven't bought that tool yet but plan to for later) and used leather wrap and 6 empty cases. A little effort on my part seems to have fixed it. No damage to rod. (And no loctite!)

I couldn't have done it without you!

Thanks
Chris

 

[all5x]

Tight everything..

I was an armorer for my agency for almost 10 years..model 10's, 681's and finally a 686 before going to a model 228 Sig..I used clear fingernail polish, as recommended by the armorer school at that time, to make sure what ever could come unscrewed did not.. and never had a problem removing side plate screws or ejector rods..but you do have to explain the smell and the bottle to your wife or lady friend..all5x

 

[tomcatt51]

I have revolvers where the ejector will stay tight without Loctite and others that won't. Purple 222 is a better choice than the usual Blue 242. It's more correct for the small fasteners on our revolvers.

 

[ryann]

Should the internals of the cylinder parts get a light coat of oil?

Does anyone have a link to proper cleaning/lube?

 

[chief38]

I use either Remoil or RIG #2 OIL, (NOT THE GREASE). In both cases, the wet oiled surface quickly dries and leaves a dry protective coating behind. These two lubricants and rust preventatives (excellent for cleaning as well) are what I have been using for 20+ years - haven't failed me yet!

Chief38

 

[ryann]

I use either Remoil or RIG #2 OIL, (NOT THE GREASE). In both cases, the wet oiled surface quickly dries and leaves a dry protective coating behind. These two lubricants and rust preventatives (excellent for cleaning as well) are what I have been using for 20+ years - haven't failed me yet!

Chief38

Thanks for the tip Chief. I have never used Remoil.

 

[500 Magnum Nut]

If you tighten the rod properly, you don't need loctite. S&W doesn't use locktite, and neither do I.

Also, once it's tightened up, don't unscrew it every time you clean the gun. This is one area you should leave alone unless you are servicing the revolver.