How to fix a sloppy safety?

[ithacaartist]

Olle,

I think you'll be able to get away with a little manipulation of the lever. Moving the outer end of the lever toward the frame will make its action with the detentes more positive. Just go a little at a time, in a controlled manner. But first check to see whether the looseness might be remedied by a bigger retaining pin.

[Olle]

Originally Posted by ithacaartist

Olle,

I think you'll be able to get away with a little manipulation of the lever. Moving the outer end of the lever toward the frame will make its action with the detentes more positive. Just go a little at a time, in a controlled manner.

There are two problems with that. First: This would push the other end of it against the grip safety, and may interfere with the function. Second: I know I'll break the damn thing...

Originally Posted by ithacaartist

But first check to see whether the looseness might be remedied by a bigger retaining pin.

That would be a pretty clever solution. It seems to have the right bend to it, but is feels kinda loose in the pivot hole. I guess I could turn a pin with a slightly larger diameter right where it holds the safety. It might even help to shim the safety lever a bit to tighten it up against the pin.