Guys,

Went to do a detail clean of my Taurus 66 the other day, and while the disassembly and cleaning went fine, I am getting my butt kicked on the cylinder reassembly. I've done this with other revolvers before without issue, but I can't get the crane assembly, spring, and cylinder to all snap together. Below is a picture of what I'm left with. Not sure if there's an order of operations I'm missing. The cylinder didn't fly apart, so I shouldn't be missing any parts. Anyone with any ideas on what I'm doing wrong?? Thanks!

Goes together just like a Smith & Wesson. Extractor in from rear of cylinder; center pin from front with small spring slid on from front (photo has it on wrong side of boss); then extractor spring topped by extractor rod collar; screw extractor rod on and slide it into crane.

Remember that the extractor rod screws out clockwise and in counter clockwise in the new models. I think the old models are right hand thread. I don't do much with little guns. This video explains it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?...VvNwO8&v=scSKGgok2TA

Thanks for the replies, guys. The order of operations I have down, but I'll be more specific. I'm having trouble seating the crane over the snap bushing in the cylinder when the extractor spring is in place. I can snap it in there fine when I'm not using the spring. I think it's just being a pain in the ass on reassembly. I'll give it a go after dinner tonight and see what gives.

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Originally posted by Clayman:
Thanks for the replies, guys. The order of operations I have down, but I'll be more specific. I'm having trouble seating the crane over the snap bushing in the cylinder when the extractor spring is in place. I can snap it in there fine when I'm not using the spring. I think it's just being a pain in the ass on reassembly. I'll give it a go after dinner tonight and see what gives.

If memory serves, you have to sort of push the bushing inside a bit with your thumb while pushing the crane in. I seem to remember it won't go in if its flush. If that makes any sense.

turn the center pin 180 degrees, small spring then goes on the other end of collar.