Hi all you wheelgun fans.
I had previously noticed some forward movement in the crane/yoke when pressure was applied to the back of the open cylinder (like with using a press-to-release speed loader).
here: https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...ane-cylinder-movement-forward-video-incl.html
Long story short, there is a built in, captured, not-easily removed spring that seems to be giving the springy-ness to the crane movement, the little bump above my thumb in pic #1. Also, notice the wear pattern in pic #3. I think this is what might be allowing for the movement.
EDIT to add: I am referring to the Crane pivot lock plunger and spring (part #s KH06700 & KH07600). These are factory fitted (pressed/captured). I fully realize that it has some "give" built into it, thus the spring. Some movement here is normal, I'm not debating that. BUT IT HAS "HUNG UP" AND GOTTEN STUCK a couple times, and that is not normal. That is where the concern comes from.
Pic #1
Pic #2
Pic #3
Pic #4
I had previously noticed some forward movement in the crane/yoke when pressure was applied to the back of the open cylinder (like with using a press-to-release speed loader).
here: https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...ane-cylinder-movement-forward-video-incl.html
Long story short, there is a built in, captured, not-easily removed spring that seems to be giving the springy-ness to the crane movement, the little bump above my thumb in pic #1. Also, notice the wear pattern in pic #3. I think this is what might be allowing for the movement.
EDIT to add: I am referring to the Crane pivot lock plunger and spring (part #s KH06700 & KH07600). These are factory fitted (pressed/captured). I fully realize that it has some "give" built into it, thus the spring. Some movement here is normal, I'm not debating that. BUT IT HAS "HUNG UP" AND GOTTEN STUCK a couple times, and that is not normal. That is where the concern comes from.
Pic #1
Pic #2
Pic #3
Pic #4
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