Removing the crane assy. from the cylinder on a Tracker

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After seeing a second request and no answer I unscrewed the rod on mine and lightlly tapped the cylinder off the crane.
Watch for the center pin and spring.

LikesToShoot...

I am assuming that it is a left handed thread...

Yes

Thanks likestoshoot.

acerman said:

What's the procedure for removing the crane assy from the cylinder on a Taurus Tracker? I know on a S&W you unscrew the ejection rod that has a left handed thread.Wondered if Taurus was the same? ???

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Would this specific crane removal procedure be the same for Taurus small frame weapons, such as the 85 & 905, etc.?

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g19erusa

I'll try it later this weekend. I don't want to tear apart my M85 as its a carry gun and I'd want to give it a test shoot that I don't have time for right now. However, I have a M650 that hasn't been put through its paces yet.

If I don't get this done by sunrise Monday could someone please PM me to do this? I've got a busy weekend ahead of me.

Steelheart

It appears to be the same. Look out for small springs and plungers. See the parts diagram on Taurus's site.

You can remove the crane by simply removing the forward frame screw, open the action, and slide forward. Yes, the cylinder comes off the crane as with a Smith, reverse thread ejection rod.

To save you some heartache, when you remove the forward frame screw. be VERY VERY careful! the screw is hollow with a spring and plunger in it. which will stick in the frame after the screw is removed. make sure you get all 3 items in your hand before turning the gun upside-down, or you will be on the floor looking for those damned little pieces in your carpet. like I was last night ;D

5. There is a plunger type in the end of the crane, remove and set aside.
6. Unscrew the ejector rod, left hand threads, and remove the ejector and the internal springs.
7. Remove the cylinder from the crane, it may take a light tap with a small mallet. There is a bushing in the cylinder that only goes one way, mark it.
8. Clean all parts and put some never sieze on the crane shaft and reassemble.
Go slow the first time and notice the relationship of all parts and springs. It is an easy job.I drop the cylinder in a jar of Brownell's cleaner, wipe down the other parts, dry the cylinder and lube the parts. Good to go! No need to remove the grips unless you are changing them out. I think the Houge grips are far better than the spongy feel of the ribber. ;D IRISH