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Post by ourway77 on Jun 15, 2016 4:25:39 GMT -5
I have a 45-70 Encore 24" conversion that has the posts that hold the ram rod I tried blue lock tight and they still come loose any suggestions on what to put to stop this. I sent for new slotted screws I even set the screws by tapping on the screw driver while tightening to set the screws. I need something that is going to stop this. When I first start shooting I get 3/4-1" until the posts shoot loose the accuracy goes south
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Post by edge on Jun 15, 2016 10:34:54 GMT -5
IMO, if a screw comes loose with Loctite then the hole and screw probably need de-greasing.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2016 7:04:18 GMT -5
Bottom tap the holes, clean holes with acohol on a q tip and use red lock tite. Should fix the issue.
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Post by kralik4jr on Jun 17, 2016 9:06:23 GMT -5
I cleaned with alcohol and red lock tighted too. Haven't had any problems.
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Post by ourway77 on Jun 22, 2016 5:05:24 GMT -5
Thanks I will try what you all suggested. (Bottom tap the holes) not sure on this part? what kind of tap should I buy? Thanks Lou
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Post by edge on Jun 22, 2016 8:04:35 GMT -5
Thanks I will try what you all suggested. (Bottom tap the holes) not sure on this part? what kind of tap should I buy? Thanks Lou Or use a shorter screw. edge. PS using JUST THE SCREW, count how many turns it takes before the screw bottoms out. THEN with the post in place, count how many turns it takes until the screw gets tight. IF it takes the same number of turns then the screw IS BOTTOMING and it is NOT TIGHT on the post. It should be AT LEAST 1/2 turn less so that the screw can slightly stretch and there is room for Loctite! If not buy a new or grind down your screw or bottom tap the hole. ( a bottom tap is a special tap with a very short lead so you can get more threads and closer to the bottom of the hole...and easy to break
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2016 8:14:06 GMT -5
6-48 tap. Yes easy to break, yes hard to dig out .
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Post by ourway77 on Jun 25, 2016 5:30:39 GMT -5
Thanks all I will do what you all suggest except for the tap suggestion Thanks lou
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Post by edge on Jun 26, 2016 9:14:39 GMT -5
Will be waiting to hear your results.
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