Turk Disassembly

shockwalter · 10-27-2002, 10:14 PM

Just purchased a matching number Turk thru J&G and I have two questions for anyone that could help. What type of tool do you need to unscrew the recoil bolt and how do you get the trigger mechanism out. There are four bolts on the bottom of the trigger housing, two big ones and two small ones. I can't seem to make them move at all. Please help. :assult:

JAMES · 10-27-2002, 10:36 PM

If you are talking about the recoil lug that runs through the stock, there is a special tool for removing the nut off of that thing. I believe that Brownells carries them; however, I have used a pair of needle nose pliers in most cases. I'd try putting a drop of oil on the end of the threads, insert the tips of the needle nose pliers into those two little holes and give the pliers a gentle twist. Increase pressure until it begins to twist off. It threads off counter-clockwise like you would expect. Just keep an eye on the pliers. If they begin to bend, I would can this procedure. Take care to prevent the plier tips from slipping out of the nut as well.

For the other part, I assume that you are refering to the trigger guard...? If you have 4 screws, then I would assume that your rifle has locking screws on the two action/trigger guard bolts. The 2 smaller locking screws need to come off first. A good screw driver and a firm grip are the best bet for those. Then the same for the bolts.

If I completely missed the boat on your questions, let me know and I (or one of the smarter guys on this message board) will give it another try.

Good luck and Best Wishes.

shockwalter · 10-28-2002, 02:33 AM

Thanks James for the quick reply. I got the locking screws off but the two main bolts refuse to budge. I'm gonna let the rifle sit overnight with penetrating oil to see what happens. Wish me luck.

Big Dog · 10-28-2002, 11:05 AM

After the penetrating oil does it's thing, you might try tapping the screwdriver as you try to turn it. Old mechanic's trick, to loosen reluctant screws.

psycho dad · 10-28-2002, 12:23 PM

i recently took mine apart and the four screws do it. they came out relatively easy. i did so to clean out excess cosmoline. two screws go into the stock and the other into the assembly

shockwalter · 10-28-2002, 09:53 PM

Bolts are out and rifle disassembled and talk about a crap load of cosmoline. Ted the Sledge rocks!

WyrTwister · 12-29-2002, 04:11 PM

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Originally posted by shockwalter
Just purchased a matching number Turk thru J&G and I have two questions for anyone that could help. What type of tool do you need to unscrew the recoil bolt and how do you get the trigger mechanism out. There are four bolts on the bottom of the trigger housing, two big ones and two small ones. I can't seem to make them move at all. Please help. :assult:

I have never had a reason to remove the recoil bolt .

Be sure to clean the inside of the bolt , often the grease is dry & hard , or rusty . :-(

Wyr
God Bless

shockwalter · 12-30-2002, 03:01 AM

Thank you WryTwister, when I originally purchased the rifle, I thought the recoil lug held the receiver to the wood. I was nicely surprised to find out that when you remove the trigger mechanism, the barrel/receiver group comes right out. I noticed that there are several other metal inserts into the wood of the forearm from the inside. Must help with keeping the wood rigid I'm guessing.

shockwalter · 12-30-2002, 03:02 AM

Sorry WYR on the messed up spelling, God bless also!

10-27-2002, 10:14 PM	#1
shockwalter Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 44	Turk Disassembly Just purchased a matching number Turk thru J&G and I have two questions for anyone that could help. What type of tool do you need to unscrew the recoil bolt and how do you get the trigger mechanism out. There are four bolts on the bottom of the trigger housing, two big ones and two small ones. I can't seem to make them move at all. Please help. :assult:

10-28-2002, 11:05 AM	#4
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,642	After the penetrating oil does it's thing, you might try tapping the screwdriver as you try to turn it. Old mechanic's trick, to loosen reluctant screws. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

10-27-2002, 10:36 PM	#2
JAMES Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: OKLAHOMA Posts: 575	If you are talking about the recoil lug that runs through the stock, there is a special tool for removing the nut off of that thing. I believe that Brownells carries them; however, I have used a pair of needle nose pliers in most cases. I'd try putting a drop of oil on the end of the threads, insert the tips of the needle nose pliers into those two little holes and give the pliers a gentle twist. Increase pressure until it begins to twist off. It threads off counter-clockwise like you would expect. Just keep an eye on the pliers. If they begin to bend, I would can this procedure. Take care to prevent the plier tips from slipping out of the nut as well. For the other part, I assume that you are refering to the trigger guard...? If you have 4 screws, then I would assume that your rifle has locking screws on the two action/trigger guard bolts. The 2 smaller locking screws need to come off first. A good screw driver and a firm grip are the best bet for those. Then the same for the bolts. If I completely missed the boat on your questions, let me know and I (or one of the smarter guys on this message board) will give it another try. Good luck and Best Wishes.

10-28-2002, 02:33 AM	#3
shockwalter Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 44	Thanks James for the quick reply. I got the locking screws off but the two main bolts refuse to budge. I'm gonna let the rifle sit overnight with penetrating oil to see what happens. Wish me luck.

10-28-2002, 12:23 PM	#5
psycho dad Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: michigan Posts: 97	i recently took mine apart and the four screws do it. they came out relatively easy. i did so to clean out excess cosmoline. two screws go into the stock and the other into the assembly

10-28-2002, 09:53 PM	#6
shockwalter Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 44	Bolts are out and rifle disassembled and talk about a crap load of cosmoline. Ted the Sledge rocks!

12-30-2002, 03:01 AM	#8
shockwalter Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 44	Thank you WryTwister, when I originally purchased the rifle, I thought the recoil lug held the receiver to the wood. I was nicely surprised to find out that when you remove the trigger mechanism, the barrel/receiver group comes right out. I noticed that there are several other metal inserts into the wood of the forearm from the inside. Must help with keeping the wood rigid I'm guessing.

12-30-2002, 03:02 AM	#9
shockwalter Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 44	Sorry WYR on the messed up spelling, God bless also!