Blood Washed SASS #79269 21 Posted May 5, 2011 Yep the screw that holds the lever in keeps loosening up on me when I do some dry fire practice.(Yea I know that's wierd...practice I mean). Does it need lock tited or am I just not tightening it enough. Or maybe it's just friction from my lightning speed?????????? Blood Washed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Fill 'Em 67797 15 Posted May 5, 2011 Put some clear fingernail polish on the threads. It will still hold it tight, and when you want to remove it she'll come out easier than if it's Loctited. Also, don't tighten the screw super tight, that brass strips out easy. Don't ask me how I know! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JD Trampas, SASS # 55781 10 Posted May 5, 2011 I have to agree with Doc Fillem on this, clear fingernail polish, have been using this method for years with good results, learned this from a local gunsmith All for now JD Trampas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tennessee Stud, SASS# 43634 Life Posted May 5, 2011 Sounds to me like that rifle is too dam slick. Put some blue loc-tite on that screw... ** don't use the red loc-tite stuff **. ts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uno Mas SASS #80082 18 Posted May 5, 2011 Mine wears Blue Locktite. Not Red. If it's Red You're Dead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buckshot Frank 0 Posted May 5, 2011 Mine wears Blue Locktite. Not Red. If it's Red You're Dead. I made this mistake before. My blue loctite tube is red, and the red loctite tube is blue. Who was the packaging genius that designed this??? That screw will never come out again. I also use clear nail polish on screws as a low strength thread locker; it is a lot cheaper than purple loctite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingSnake 29 Posted May 5, 2011 I made this mistake before. My blue loctite tube is red, and the red loctite tube is blue. That screw will never come out again. Three tips for removing Loctited screws. 1) Apply high heat if possible (torch or soldering iron) 2) Apply acetone (fingernail polish remover) 3) Put punch or screwdriver on screw and tap on it to break seal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adirondack Jack, SASS #53440 16 Posted May 5, 2011 a final warning, don't locktitie brass threads. Wipe a bit of silicone sealer or caulk, or a tiny drop of nail polish 1/4 the size of a match head, on th threads when ya put er back together. All ya need is light resistance to turning to counteract yer lightning speed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adirondack Jack, SASS #53440 16 Posted May 5, 2011 oh do put gun grease on the part of the screw the lever rides on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Rick, SASS #49739L 44 Posted May 5, 2011 Yep the screw that holds the lever in keeps loosening up on me when I do some dry fire practice.(Yea I know that's wierd...practice I mean). Does it need lock tited or am I just not tightening it enough. Or maybe it's just friction from my lightning speed?????????? Blood Washed Just let me adjust it for ya before every stage. I'll check it reeeel good CR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blood Washed SASS #79269 21 Posted May 6, 2011 oh do put gun grease on the part of the screw the lever rides on. Now ya tell me............Haa haaaa Thanks ya'all.....I got the wifes finger nail polish on the job....Don't ask me whut she said when I ask where it was. Some things are better left alone!!!!!!!!!!1HeeHeeee Blood Washed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 1,071 Posted May 9, 2011 Heck ,,,, be a Man use Pink nail polish !!!!! Sorry ,,,,, That's fer 73s ..... Yep use clear polish on 66s... Wouldn't want to mar those perfect looks .... 66s rule da others droole .... Jabez Cowboy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Junky 726 Posted May 9, 2011 Mine did the same.....blue loctite fixed er up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marauder SASS #13056 915 Posted May 9, 2011 It is a common problem for 66's to strip the threads on the lever screw. That is why, although I love the 66, I generally encourage folks to go with the 73. As much s we shoot, the guns need to be cleaned at some regular intervals. And a complete cleaning on a 66 requires removal of the lever screw to remove the side plates. So it is only natural that the screw will work loose. Eventually, some 66's will need to have the frame repaired by having a steel insert installed due to the screw hole slipping. So do not over tighten that lever screw. That is also probably why AD said to not use locktite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olen Rugged 0 Posted May 9, 2011 You can loosen that LocTite (blue or red) with a good hair drier or a heat gun (wall paper/paint removing tool). Neither one will hurt the finish on your gun If you had been on the range with us this past weekend I guarantee that the Texas sun would have done the job! Olen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
