Colt Trooper ejector rod

mitchntx · April 8, 2013, 07:17 PM

The ejector rod keeps backing out.

I can put a dab of loctite on it, but how do I torque it down some? All I've done so far is just as tight as I can by hand. Its not enough.

redhawk45 · April 8, 2013, 07:34 PM

Clean the threads and both male and female with degreaser. Use blue loctite and hold the ejector rod head with a piece of leather while turning cylinder by hand. Let it sit 24 hours and you should be good. If necessary use pliers with the leather on ejector rod head.

mitchntx · April 8, 2013, 07:45 PM

Thanks ... I used a rag for added grip.

Leather is a great idea ...

James K · April 8, 2013, 09:29 PM

I usually used copper jaws in the vise to tighten those (and S&W) rods and rod heads. On the Colts with the ratchet screwed to the ejector rod, they were staked from the factory and never removed unless necessary for replacement.

Jim

Dfariswheel · April 9, 2013, 07:10 PM

Before tightening, put three EMPTY cases in the chambers to support the ejector and shaft assembly.

mitchntx · April 10, 2013, 09:10 AM

Outstanding!

April 8, 2013, 07:17 PM	#1
mitchntx Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 358	Colt Trooper ejector rod The ejector rod keeps backing out. I can put a dab of loctite on it, but how do I torque it down some? All I've done so far is just as tight as I can by hand. Its not enough.

April 8, 2013, 07:34 PM	#2
redhawk45 Member Join Date: July 2, 2012 Posts: 85	Clean the threads and both male and female with degreaser. Use blue loctite and hold the ejector rod head with a piece of leather while turning cylinder by hand. Let it sit 24 hours and you should be good. If necessary use pliers with the leather on ejector rod head.

April 8, 2013, 07:45 PM	#3
mitchntx Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 358	Thanks ... I used a rag for added grip. Leather is a great idea ...

April 8, 2013, 09:29 PM	#4
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I usually used copper jaws in the vise to tighten those (and S&W) rods and rod heads. On the Colts with the ratchet screwed to the ejector rod, they were staked from the factory and never removed unless necessary for replacement. Jim

April 9, 2013, 07:10 PM	#5
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	Before tightening, put three EMPTY cases in the chambers to support the ejector and shaft assembly.

April 10, 2013, 09:10 AM	#6
mitchntx Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 358	Outstanding!