New DSA Para question

boonyn · September 18, 2010, 16:13

I have a new DSA Para that I'm having a problem with disassembly. I want to separate the upper from the lower. After breaking open the rifle I am trying to take out the screw that holds them together, but it just goes round and round. It won't tighten or loosen. Help please. Thank-you.

**embatp** · September 18, 2010, 16:20

newness....take a screwdriver to unscrew it, while pushing on the other side to keep it from rotating...should break free....after a while the new will wear off and it will be easier....

boonyn · September 18, 2010, 21:11

I appreciate your response, but I have tried everything I know to break it loose.
I put penatrating oil on it a few minutes ago and I'm going to let set until morning. Thanks!

MistWolf · September 18, 2010, 21:14

You ARE holding the part of the hinge pin on the opposite side of the receiver to keep it from spinning as you attempt to unscrew it, yes?

Welcome to the Files!

boonyn · September 18, 2010, 21:24

Thanks for the welcome, yes I am. I even used a quarter in a vice grip and I could not get it loose.

**LaConservationist** · September 18, 2010, 21:40

OK I know you are scratching your hair out of your head.....One side of the pivot screw is a LARGE slot as pictured here:

The other side should have a VERY SMALL slot.

You should be able to use a screw driver in the slot as pictured, and WORSE case use channel locks with a soft cloth in the jaws NOT TO SCORE the opposite side. NORMALLY only slight hand pressure against the back side should allow you to unscrew the pivot screw.
I am sure everyone that has read this is thinking the same as I am thinking.....NEVER HAVE I SEEN ONE THIS TIGHT! Although there was one that I did have to bust off come to think of it.....BUT this is rare!!

The small slot in the opposite side is the opposite side of the same pin you have your screw driver inserted into. This is a two piece Pivot screw.

By morning if you haven't removed it I will gladly make a short video showing how to remove. Don't worry I am sure it isn't that bad, JUST DO NOT screw your pivot pin up out of frustration!

LC

boonyn · September 18, 2010, 21:47

Hopefully, I'll get it loose by morning, if not I'll take you up on your offer. Thanks a lot.

boonyn · September 18, 2010, 22:17

Hey guys, I thought I'd give it one more try before calling it a night. It came right off like there was nothing to it. Thanks for the replies!

**LaConservationist** · September 18, 2010, 22:47

Excellent.......... GREAT JOB! Now you can sleep MUCH better!

September 18, 2010, 16:13	#1
boonyn Registered FALaholic #: 18499 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central Texas Posts: 7	New DSA Para question I have a new DSA Para that I'm having a problem with disassembly. I want to separate the upper from the lower. After breaking open the rifle I am trying to take out the screw that holds them together, but it just goes round and round. It won't tighten or loosen. Help please. Thank-you.

September 18, 2010, 16:20	#2
embatp What? Me AR? Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 39856 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ga. Posts: 1,917	newness....take a screwdriver to unscrew it, while pushing on the other side to keep it from rotating...should break free....after a while the new will wear off and it will be easier.... __________________ "only he is lost who gives himself up for lost" "Fighting Douchebags from the sky When they get hurt, they start to cry 100 men will test today But only 3, will want to stay You've built your FAL, you've passed the test Sell your ARs and all the rest You'll go to Hell and back again But you'll be with, men among men Back at home, the old lady waits The Big Brown Truck, brought 3 more crates He swore this time would be the last But she took his FAL, and shot his ass" ce

September 18, 2010, 21:14	#4
MistWolf Registered FALaholic #: 7435 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Utah Posts: 2,153	You ARE holding the part of the hinge pin on the opposite side of the receiver to keep it from spinning as you attempt to unscrew it, yes? Welcome to the Files! __________________ "Mom! Phineas and Pherb are in the backyard building FALs!" Last edited by MistWolf; September 18, 2010 at 21:20.

September 18, 2010, 21:40	#6
LaConservationist IN DENIAL NOT ADDICTED!! Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 42319 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South Louisiana Bayous! Posts: 6,377	OK I know you are scratching your hair out of your head.....One side of the pivot screw is a LARGE slot as pictured here: The other side should have a VERY SMALL slot. You should be able to use a screw driver in the slot as pictured, and WORSE case use channel locks with a soft cloth in the jaws NOT TO SCORE the opposite side. NORMALLY only slight hand pressure against the back side should allow you to unscrew the pivot screw. I am sure everyone that has read this is thinking the same as I am thinking.....NEVER HAVE I SEEN ONE THIS TIGHT! Although there was one that I did have to bust off come to think of it.....BUT this is rare!! The small slot in the opposite side is the opposite side of the same pin you have your screw driver inserted into. This is a two piece Pivot screw. By morning if you haven't removed it I will gladly make a short video showing how to remove. Don't worry I am sure it isn't that bad, JUST DO NOT screw your pivot pin up out of frustration! LC __________________ In MEMORY of Roger "DUNKRD" Dunkelbarger September 13, 1943 - May 09, 2010 "Any one who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him, better take a closer look at the American Indian." - Henry Ford

September 18, 2010, 22:47	#9
LaConservationist IN DENIAL NOT ADDICTED!! Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 42319 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South Louisiana Bayous! Posts: 6,377	Excellent.......... GREAT JOB! Now you can sleep MUCH better! __________________ In MEMORY of Roger "DUNKRD" Dunkelbarger September 13, 1943 - May 09, 2010 "Any one who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him, better take a closer look at the American Indian." - Henry Ford

September 18, 2010, 21:11	#3
boonyn Registered FALaholic #: 18499 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central Texas Posts: 7	I appreciate your response, but I have tried everything I know to break it loose. I put penatrating oil on it a few minutes ago and I'm going to let set until morning. Thanks!

September 18, 2010, 21:24	#5
boonyn Registered FALaholic #: 18499 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central Texas Posts: 7	Thanks for the welcome, yes I am. I even used a quarter in a vice grip and I could not get it loose.

September 18, 2010, 21:47	#7
boonyn Registered FALaholic #: 18499 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central Texas Posts: 7	Hopefully, I'll get it loose by morning, if not I'll take you up on your offer. Thanks a lot.

September 18, 2010, 22:17	#8
boonyn Registered FALaholic #: 18499 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central Texas Posts: 7	Hey guys, I thought I'd give it one more try before calling it a night. It came right off like there was nothing to it. Thanks for the replies!

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