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Offline ibfestus

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« on: February 11, 2003, 03:39:19 AM »
Is there a practical way for a DIY to tighten a stripped grip screw bushing on a 1911A1? I believe it already has the oversized bushing installed.
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« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2003, 03:53:04 PM »
If the frame already has an oversized bushing installed, then the best thing you can TRY is taking a NEW oversized bushing with sharp threads and LocTite it into place and let it dry completely.  If that is unsuccessful, you can try to warp the bushing slightly by hitting it - cushioned with a piece of hardwood - with a hammer.  Just enough to upset the shape enough to have it screw into the frame.  NOT TOO HARD!  Several trys is better than several ruined bushings.

Hope this helps.

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« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2003, 08:18:15 AM »
Festus:  I agree with dclark's technique to hold those grip screw bushings in place.  If that doesn't work, then try one of the oversized bushings with some of that Cold Weld.  Apply it thickly, screw in the bushing and let it harden.  Make certain all of the excess bonding material has been removed from the bushing and surrounding areas after screwing in the bushing.  I would also go so far as to coat the grip screws themselves with Never-Seize so they don't lock up on you when you go to remove the grips.  

I had a frame like that once and it drove me nutz.  Before I used the Cold Weld and Never Seize the dang bushing would come out every time I tried to remove the grips.  I lived with that nonsence for a few years but then found out about the bonding materials.  After I used them I did not have the problem any longer.  Hope this helps.  Mikey.
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« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2003, 09:12:32 AM »
Seems to me there is also a staking tool to reach inside and stake the bushing's threaded end to tighten it, similar to the front sight staking tool.
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« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2003, 11:48:32 AM »
Thanks for the help.  I really appreciate it!
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Offline Bob_K

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« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2003, 01:54:30 PM »
If worse comes to worse, you can always silver braze the bushing in place.  Careful about heat in the rest of the frame, though.
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« Reply #6 on: March 08, 2003, 12:18:20 PM »
Maybe this doesn't need to be said, but all the adhesives need CLEAN ... I mean REALLY CLEAN surfaces to bond to, so you'll want to use some brake cleaner on the threads, both internal and external to get optimal strength ...

Good luck,
Saands
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