Uberti 47 Walker Spare Cylinder Longer Than Original

[Smokerr]

I thought this was a good one to bring up.

I got a 2nd cylinder (BP) for the 47 Walker. Always check for fit of this sort of thing and it does fit. Its longer than the original.

Is that normal, can you get one that is shorter?

I have been working on the arbor setup, current has .005 Headshake/forcing cone space. The new one is .0015.

I can contact supplier and try for another one, live with it, sand down the new one. I would like the thoughts on it.

 

[SDSmlf]

I thought this was a good one to bring up.

I got a 2nd cylinder (BP) for the 47 Walker. Always check for fit of this sort of thing and it does fit. Its longer than the original.

Is that normal, can you get one that is shorter?

I have been working on the arbor setup, current has .005 Headshake/forcing cone space. The new one is .0015.

I can contact supplier and try for another one, live with it, sand down the new one. I would like the thoughts on it.

Try using the new one with the .0015” clearance and you may be pleasantly surprised. If not, and assuming you do not have a lathe that you know how to use, find a ‘flat’ surface like a granite surface plate or even a piece of glass, and some 320 to 600 grit wet paper. Work the the front of the cylinder in a figure eight pattern on wet paper supported by the plate (or glass) with an even downward pressure until you have removed a few thousands off the cylinder face. Check often with an indicator while you are proceeding.

Just make sure before you start that the longer cylinder isn’t the better performer of the two.

 

[Smokerr]

If I shoot it then I am committed as they won't take it back.

I don't have a lath though a brother does, would have to check with him. I had thought about a fine grit in the belt sander though obviously that lacks precision that the wet sand paper and hand method would get.

 

[SDSmlf]

I had thought about a fine grit in the belt sander though obviously that lacks precision

If your best solution for fitting is a belt sander, just send the cylinder back for an exchange. A DIY solution appears above your skill/confidence level, no insult intended.