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06-16-2016, 10:59 AM | #1 |
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Removing a stubborn trigger lever pin...?
Got one that's stuck pretty good, have soaked in Kroil and carefully tapped it from the front and the back, tried to tap in a small screwdriver behind it to pry it loose etc. Nothing seems to work, so are there any patented methods for doing this or do I simply have to use the BFH and profanities?
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06-16-2016, 11:14 AM | #2 |
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Not Patented, but an appropriately sized screwdriver tip (about as wide as the exposed section of the pin)... with the side plate held snuggly in a vise with soft jaws and judicious but determined application of the big hammer should see you through... Some of these can be really snug and have never been opened since assembly at the factory.
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06-16-2016, 11:14 AM | #3 |
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Olle, I am no gun smith, but as a long time shade tree auto mechanic, I have been amazed at how well PB Blaster works to loosen stubborn parts (along with copious amounts of profanity and spitting).
http://blastercorp.com/PB-Blaster-Pe...ck-parts-spray
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Seems like the secret to this is to get moral support from the Luger forum.
I took a deep breath and used the force (plus some language I can't repeat here), and it finally started moving. I found that it wasn't really snapped in too bad, the problem was that the pin was very tight in the hole and just wouldn't turn. I guess it has been in there for 100+ years, and that would of course make it very reluctant to come out. Some cleanup and lubrication is obviously needed, but it should go back in there nicely. For the record: If anybody else has this problem, it should help to soak it in penetrating oil and then tap it from the front and the back before you start prying on it. It won't really move when you tap it, but it will still help the oil to penetrate. Quote:
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Olle, I have read this whole thread and no one mentions what type pistol this is? Luger?
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06-16-2016, 01:53 PM | #6 |
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A little heat will help too, flood with penetrant; heat just enough to make the oil bubble, spray with more penetrant.
Always be careful with fire! I was removing one last night and forgot I had used a little lock tite! It kept coming loose, so I put in a little green loctite. Amazing stuff, but I got it out with a bigger screw driver and pliers.
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Yep, if it won't move, use a larger tool and apply more force.
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06-16-2016, 03:55 PM | #8 |
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Yes, it's a 1900 Luger.
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