Ironhand54
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After searching through the archives I learned that most of the replica Walkers have a problem with the arbor recess being too deep. Several people suggested drilling the end of the arbor and installing a brass spacer, as advocated by SASS shooter Larson Pettifoger.
I have no doubt that this would work but I am not set up to do that. I have come up with another idea and wonder if you gentleman think that it will work.
I propose to fill the bottom of the arbor recess with fiberglass bedding compound. I will then coat the arbor with release agent and reassemble the gun. Placing a shim between the barrel and the cylinder, to insure proper cylinder gap, I will then tap the wedge in until tight. After the bedding has hardened the problem should be solved.
Your thoughts?
IronHand
I have no doubt that this would work but I am not set up to do that. I have come up with another idea and wonder if you gentleman think that it will work.
I propose to fill the bottom of the arbor recess with fiberglass bedding compound. I will then coat the arbor with release agent and reassemble the gun. Placing a shim between the barrel and the cylinder, to insure proper cylinder gap, I will then tap the wedge in until tight. After the bedding has hardened the problem should be solved.
Your thoughts?
IronHand