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July 5, 2009
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What is the best way and best tool to remove the extractor rod without damaging it? I believe that the extractor is threaded on one end and is probably held in place using some sort of "locktite" compound? I'm doing this for the following reason.
I just purchased a 715 and noticed that the roll pin that holds the latch assembly onto the crane is driven in too far on one side and, therefore, when I try to open and close the cylinder I'm having problems because that latch is pivoting on only one point. Based on examining the revolver, it appears that I can drive the roll pin back into place if I remove the cylinder, which I believe only requires the removal of the extractor rod.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
GG
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January 24, 2009
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Hopefully if it's held in with Loctite, it's the light duty blue stuff.
The extractor rod unscrews counter clockwise, like most usual screws. It's easiest to work on if you remove the cylinder & crane from the gun first (remove the side plate & C-clip, then the crane slides out). Once it's out, clamp the rod between two pieces of wood in a vise, or vise grips. Stick a couple empty shells in the cylinder to help keep the extractor star from turning, then rotate (unscrew) the cylinder counter clockwise.
Once it starts loosening up, remove it from the vise & unscrew slowly by hand so it doesn't fly apart in your vise...there's a little bushing in there that could go flying if you're not ready for it.
If the rod just spins in the vise, then it may have some serious Loctite on there & may require some heat & additional finessing. 
July 5, 2009
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Thanks for the information CF. I really appreciate it.
GG
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March 2, 2008
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The latch is not held in place with a pin, that is a very small screw, it took the smallest jewelers screwdriver I had. You should not need to remove anything to access the latch. If your latch is sticking it likely needs a good cleaning in the slot that the latch rides in, and there is a surprisingly long spring in there, installed in a "U" shape. The coils may have a bunch of crud in them, or one end of the spring is broken.
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