Thread: Jammed Cylinder
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Old January 9, 2011, 01:11 AM   #6
James K
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In addition to fouling, too little b-c gap can cause the cylinder to hang up when it expands from heat.

The bushing should contact the frame before the cylinder can contact the barrel. The bushing, combined with the ratchet, controls the b-c gap and headspace.

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