SAR 3 cleaning rod

Dale · 04-03-2002, 08:34 AM

The SAR 3 I have has a cleaning rod like most of them. It's inserted under the barrel but it remains loose. Is it suppose to screw into something to tighten it up? The area it inserts into is hidden by the fore stock so, I can't tell for sure.

For now, I'm just removing it and storing it so it doesn't get lost.

Calvin · 04-03-2002, 10:02 AM

Dale,
No, they don't thread in. Try this instead; get a small rubber washer that slides over the rod. It needs to be tight. Just slide it over the rod, replace the rod under the barrel, and slide the washer forward until the rod is secure. It works, and they are a dime a dozen at a car parts store. HTH

Dale · 04-04-2002, 07:20 AM

Great idea Calvin.....thanks millions dude...yepper.

tommy · 04-05-2002, 08:08 PM

why does the cleanig rod fit so loose on the sar2 and sar3 they have been known to fall out . does any one know the reason why it doesn't happen to often on the sar1. in fact i never heard of this till my friend got a sar2.:target: :target:

Calvin · 04-05-2002, 08:54 PM

Tommy,
The holes in the handguard flange are all drilled for the 7.62 caliber cleaning rod. That's why the 5.45 and the .223 caliber AKs' cleaning rods are so loose. :target:

Rave · 04-06-2002, 07:16 PM

Now THAT makes sense!:nod:

Blackjack · 04-14-2002, 08:49 PM

I put a few drops of urethane glue(instafoam stuff) in the rod hole and after it cured I pushed the cleaning rod in place, now it's a good snug fit.

04-03-2002, 08:34 AM	#1
Dale Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Too Dang Hot, Arizona Posts: 4,284 Trader Rating: (0)	SAR 3 cleaning rod The SAR 3 I have has a cleaning rod like most of them. It's inserted under the barrel but it remains loose. Is it suppose to screw into something to tighten it up? The area it inserts into is hidden by the fore stock so, I can't tell for sure. For now, I'm just removing it and storing it so it doesn't get lost. __________________ "It confuses me how some people can vigorously go against the 2nd. Amendment and still call themselves patriotic"-me

04-03-2002, 10:02 AM	#2
Calvin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,991 Trader Rating: (0)	Dale, No, they don't thread in. Try this instead; get a small rubber washer that slides over the rod. It needs to be tight. Just slide it over the rod, replace the rod under the barrel, and slide the washer forward until the rod is secure. It works, and they are a dime a dozen at a car parts store. HTH __________________ I've gone to look for myself. If I should return before I get back, please ask me to wait.

04-04-2002, 07:20 AM	#3
Dale Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Too Dang Hot, Arizona Posts: 4,284 Trader Rating: (0)	Great idea Calvin.....thanks millions dude...yepper. __________________ "It confuses me how some people can vigorously go against the 2nd. Amendment and still call themselves patriotic"-me

04-05-2002, 08:54 PM	#5
Calvin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,991 Trader Rating: (0)	Tommy, The holes in the handguard flange are all drilled for the 7.62 caliber cleaning rod. That's why the 5.45 and the .223 caliber AKs' cleaning rods are so loose. :target: __________________ I've gone to look for myself. If I should return before I get back, please ask me to wait.

04-06-2002, 07:16 PM	#6
Rave Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 6,744 Trader Rating: (0)	Now THAT makes sense!:nod: __________________ USAF '62-'66 .

04-05-2002, 08:08 PM	#4
tommy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: schriever la Posts: 3,893 Trader Rating: (0)	why does the cleanig rod fit so loose on the sar2 and sar3 they have been known to fall out . does any one know the reason why it doesn't happen to often on the sar1. in fact i never heard of this till my friend got a sar2.:target: :target:

04-14-2002, 08:49 PM	#7
Blackjack Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 70 Trader Rating: (0)	I put a few drops of urethane glue(instafoam stuff) in the rod hole and after it cured I pushed the cleaning rod in place, now it's a good snug fit. __________________ Blackjack Blackjack Buffers http://www.blackjackbuffers.com