Yoke replacement

[BCole]

I need to replace the yoke on a 12ga. CE. It looks like its straight forward, but is there any instructions or tutorial available. I just don't want to overlook something.

[Silvers]

I'll post some brief comments in the next paragraph and explain why that is. I'm trying to be helpful though frankly it's become a time drain and burden to be answering tech questions gratis as I've done over the past 11 or so years. In addition to seeing them here I also get 1-2 PM's and emails a week and usually one reply leads to more questions and more replies. Anyway, it's gotten to be too much and I hope readers will understand and appreciate my situation.

Here's what I'll offer:
1) Some of the replacement yokes I've seen have the screw hole drilled just a few thou off location and that little bit is enough to cause binding between the lever spindle and the locking bolt.
2) The threaded end of the existing yoke screw will be damaged on removal and you'll want to resist the temptation to use Loctite or other non-traditional means to re-use it. Get a new one and be sure to use a brass or similar backing against the slotted end of the yoke screw when you re-peen it.

frank

[BCole]

Thanks Mr. Frank.

[Stan Hillis]

Welcome to the Fox site. There is much to be gained by becoming a member here, including access to a wealth of information Frank and others have posted concerning gunsmithing chores on Fox guns, that is available to members only. Sometimes knowing what not do is more important than knowing what to do, as I'm sure you know. There is a great newsletter that is published quarterly. Just a great organization to be a member of if you like Fox guns.

Consider this an invitation to join and become part of the "Fox Nation". We would love to have you.

All my best, SRH

[BCole]

Thanks Stan,I became a member several weeks ago after visiting the site a few times. The friendliness of the members and the wealth of knowledge shared by all easily made it a group that I wanted to join. Thanks for the warm reception.

[Stan Hillis]

Glad to have you! There is a great tutorial by Silvers concerning yoke replacement, with good pics, in the member's section.

Good luck with the project.

SRH

[Brian Dudley]

You are not missing much in the replacement of the yoke (or swivel pin as some call it). It is pretty straight forward. The yoke screw is staked in place. The back side either has to be filed down or drilled out some in order to remove it.

[BCole]

Thanks Brian, now to get some free time to go for it.