'03 Bolt Assembly Question

Elarski · 03-29-2008, 06:00 AM

Do I need any special tool(s) to assemble an '03 Bolt?

I cannot compress the firing pin spring enough to install the firing pin, and the collar that holds it in place.

Thanks in advance.

billy · 03-29-2008, 07:07 AM

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M14man · 03-29-2008, 04:41 PM

The answer is no...The safety should be in the safe position when starting.Put the cocking knob against your belt,slide the spring over the striker rod and compress and hold it there. With the other hand slip the collar and striker onto the rod and slowly release the spring.

Elarski · 03-31-2008, 04:52 AM

Thanks for the help, I got it.

03-29-2008, 06:00 AM	#1
Elarski Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Santa Maria, CA Posts: 45	'03 Bolt Assembly Question Do I need any special tool(s) to assemble an '03 Bolt? I cannot compress the firing pin spring enough to install the firing pin, and the collar that holds it in place. Thanks in advance.

03-29-2008, 07:07 AM	#2
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03-29-2008, 04:41 PM	#3
M14man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: FLA Posts: 436 Images: 10	The answer is no...The safety should be in the safe position when starting.Put the cocking knob against your belt,slide the spring over the striker rod and compress and hold it there. With the other hand slip the collar and striker onto the rod and slowly release the spring.

03-31-2008, 04:52 AM	#4
Elarski Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Santa Maria, CA Posts: 45	Thanks for the help, I got it.