Use a merc "S" bolt. Jaws just need a little machining on the outside (counterbore) so it sits flush.
Hi all,
I have a Mercury to refurbish an have been thinking of the simplest way to stop the breech jaws from spreading with use. It needs to be simple as I have only the usual diy tools (no lathes or milling machines I am afraid).
My thought is to drill and tap each end of the axis pin to take screws/bolts to hold the jaws in place. I intend to use Loctite on their threads.
Am I missing any engineering pitfalls? Is the axis pin hardened and likely to be difficult to drill for instance?
Thanks for any input you can offer.
Rich.
Last edited by averageplinker; 05-02-2017 at 09:04 PM.
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Use a merc "S" bolt. Jaws just need a little machining on the outside (counterbore) so it sits flush.
Always looking for any cheap, interesting, knackered "project" guns. Thanks, JB.
Just noticed spell check changed Loctite to picture in my original thread, bloomin' thing! :-)
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Could a roll pin be used tapped for screws as you first thought?
Dim but willing.
Rollpins are hardened and the hole down the centre is not usually very round.
Mac