Thank you Dremel master Jeter

madecov · December 25, 2002, 17:11

As I posted yesterday, the recoil return spring tube unscrewed with the retaining nut attached on my STG carbine

There were several folks who responded with advice on how to seperate the parts.

Gary's method worked just fine.
I locked the nut in the vice and covered the tube with 3 layers of electrical tape, large plyers and a some pressure and the parts seperated. I degreased the parts and used red locktite to put the tube back on the receiver.

I changed out the recoil springs with new springs from TAPCO using the tool

.

man, now this thing is 3 times harder to rack the bolt. No wonder I was starting to have some misfeeds. Hopefully I can get to the range to test fire because I'm sure the gas system will need to be readjusted.

Anyway Thank's again Gary !.

I love this board.

Oh yeah, does the recoil spring need to be lubricated ..... If it does how and where ?

justashooter · December 25, 2002, 20:14

the recoil spring should have a little axel grease on it to keep it from corroding. you should pull it out with the tool (two screwdrivers of the right shape and length), and wipe it on by hand. not too much, now.

Viking Warrior · December 25, 2002, 21:46

Gary is busy eating "Figgy pudding", He will be back soon to afirm your findings..
Sounds like you are well on your way to a functional FAL..

**W.E.G.** · December 25, 2002, 22:04

madecov · December 25, 2002, 23:00

How about some of the white lithium grease ?

Aside from being a great lube, it keeps you in a zgreat state of mind

December 25, 2002, 17:11	#1
madecov Registered FALaholic #: 6539 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,378	Thank you Dremel master Jeter As I posted yesterday, the recoil return spring tube unscrewed with the retaining nut attached on my STG carbine There were several folks who responded with advice on how to seperate the parts. Gary's method worked just fine. I locked the nut in the vice and covered the tube with 3 layers of electrical tape, large plyers and a some pressure and the parts seperated. I degreased the parts and used red locktite to put the tube back on the receiver. I changed out the recoil springs with new springs from TAPCO using the tool . man, now this thing is 3 times harder to rack the bolt. No wonder I was starting to have some misfeeds. Hopefully I can get to the range to test fire because I'm sure the gas system will need to be readjusted. Anyway Thank's again Gary !. I love this board. Oh yeah, does the recoil spring need to be lubricated ..... If it does how and where ? __________________ In god we trust........... All others are suspects. There are no problems in life that can't be fixed with High explosives or small arms. $10.00 transfers in the Houston area.

December 25, 2002, 21:46	#3
Viking Warrior Registered FALaholic #: 1743 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: California, USA Posts: 906	Gary is busy eating "Figgy pudding", He will be back soon to afirm your findings.. Sounds like you are well on your way to a functional FAL.. __________________ General Patton's prayer, prepared by Msgr. James H. O'Neill, Chief Chaplain of the Third Army "Almighty and most merciful Father, we humbly beseech Thee, of Thy great goodness, to restrain these immoderate rains with which we have had to contend. Grant us fair weather for Battle. Graciously hearken to us as soldiers who call upon Thee that, armed with Thy power, we may advance from victory to victory, and crush the oppression and wickedness of our enemies and establish Thy justice among men and nations."

December 25, 2002, 22:04	#4
W.E.G. Administrator Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 1211 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Virginia Posts: 31,056	__________________ . . . Ask me about the Mason-Dixon FAL Collectors Association.

December 25, 2002, 23:00	#5
madecov Registered FALaholic #: 6539 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,378	How about some of the white lithium grease ? Aside from being a great lube, it keeps you in a zgreat state of mind __________________ In god we trust........... All others are suspects. There are no problems in life that can't be fixed with High explosives or small arms. $10.00 transfers in the Houston area.

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December 25, 2002, 20:14	#2
justashooter Registered FALaholic #: 5967 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: york, pa. Posts: 4,503	the recoil spring should have a little axel grease on it to keep it from corroding. you should pull it out with the tool (two screwdrivers of the right shape and length), and wipe it on by hand. not too much, now.