Two of the nipples on my Uberti '58 Remington are stuck. I have a good nipple wrench, but the edge of the area on the nipple that's supposed to catch is stripped. I don't mind buying new nipples, but a new cylinder will break me, I'm afraid. Anyone have suggestions on how I can get these two loose? Any help is appreciated.
Stuck :( (nipple on a '58 Remington)
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TomADC
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I use "Oil of Wintergreen" applied with a Q-Tip on both sides of the nipple then wait 5 minutes to remove. Can you use a deep 1/4 drive socket modified with a dremil to get a better fit after soaking. PB Blaster my work.
BSA1
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What kind of wrench and socket are you using?
BSA1, it's one I got from Dixie. This one to be precise:
http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_100_356&products_id=15292
It fits the nipples and I've used it to remove/install the other four with no issues. These remaining two are just stripped on one side. I can't get a picture to illustrate for a few days. My internet access is limited.
http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_100_356&products_id=15292
It fits the nipples and I've used it to remove/install the other four with no issues. These remaining two are just stripped on one side. I can't get a picture to illustrate for a few days. My internet access is limited.
A simple answer is the nipples dont strictly have to come out for the gun to function, unless they are otherwise damaged and wont fire. Most people seem to, but I rarely take the nipples out for regular use and cleaning. Its annoying, but it doesnt mean the gun cant be used.
A mechanics trick, put the nipple wrench squarely on the nipple and rap it solidly a couple times srtraight on with a hammer. It may help break it loose. I sure wouldnt lose any sleep over the nipples being stuck or wouldnt buy a new cylinder over it until the gun wasnt functional.
A mechanics trick, put the nipple wrench squarely on the nipple and rap it solidly a couple times srtraight on with a hammer. It may help break it loose. I sure wouldnt lose any sleep over the nipples being stuck or wouldnt buy a new cylinder over it until the gun wasnt functional.
Crawdad1
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If you don't mind buying new nipples you could always drill them out. I've done it before but be careful.
Prairie Dawg
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Soak it in a jar of 50/50 ATF & Acetone for a week.
Meanwhile, make a jig with a piece of wood two chamber-sized dowels in it.
Clamp the jig in a vice.
Position the cylinder on it with the dowels in the chambers, so the cylinder will not rotate while you try to get the nipple out.
Get a socket that is just a hair smaller than the nipple -- one that almost fits on it.
With the cylinder on the jig, hammer the socket onto the nipple.
Attach a socket ratchet wrench, and bear down hard while yer turning the wrench.
The nipple will be destroyed, but it will come out
--Dawg
Meanwhile, make a jig with a piece of wood two chamber-sized dowels in it.
Clamp the jig in a vice.
Position the cylinder on it with the dowels in the chambers, so the cylinder will not rotate while you try to get the nipple out.
Get a socket that is just a hair smaller than the nipple -- one that almost fits on it.
With the cylinder on the jig, hammer the socket onto the nipple.
Attach a socket ratchet wrench, and bear down hard while yer turning the wrench.
The nipple will be destroyed, but it will come out
--Dawg
44 Dave
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Remember Remington nipples are at an angle.
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