need machinist/gunsmith?

[glockpro]

Been looking for 2 years for A Colt D frame ejector rod head, in nickel. There are (were)four heads, roughly 1/4 in and 1/2 in in two rod sizes. Maybe #4 and #6. I need the short one with larger threads. Can't find anywhere. I found the other three.

The questions: could someone out there tap or re-thread the smaller rod end to my larger size. I think the overall OD is the same, just not much to work with inside.

Tim

I attached a pic

[ojisan]

What thread pitch do you need and what is your location?

(It's always nice to add a general location to your post title bar info, when you need help like this, you stand a better chance of getting replies and finding someone local).

[glockpro]

I think it's 6-24. The finer thread, I think it is 6-32 won't fit. I'll buy a couple of nuts tomorrow and let you know.

[glockpro]

I'm in La Mesa

[Lostsheep]

I think it's 6-24. The finer thread, I think it is 6-32 won't fit. I'll buy a couple of nuts tomorrow and let you know.

um..........6-32 is a finer thread than 6-24. Perhaps you are looking for a 6-40 NF?


Edit:
too bad you're not in the bay area, I'd have you come by.

[glockpro]

You are probably right, nothing at the hardware store would fit. And tonight I found some taps and dies at Brownels that I never heard of, like 4-40 or 6-36 or 6-40.

I attached another pic of the rod end, its new to me.

[bigbob76]

Been looking for 2 years for A Colt D frame ejector rod head, in nickel. There are (were)four heads, roughly 1/4 in and 1/2 in in two rod sizes. Maybe #4 and #6. I need the short one with larger threads. Can't find anywhere. I found the other three.

The questions: could someone out there tap or re-thread the smaller rod end to my larger size. I think the overall OD is the same, just not much to work with inside.

Tim

I attached a pic

A Chinese ruler next to a Colt part just isn't right.

[glockpro]

Bigbob - you are right, but I'm all out of fine quality vintage rulers. WE don't make them anymore. I need some work, maybe I'll do it.