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Posted: 2/10/2010 12:24:17 AM EDT
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So I get my new lower assembled all the way to the point where the buffer retainer spring and pin go in. This is seriously supposed to be the easiest part right? So of course this is the part I F*** up. I push the pin down over the spring and it doesn't come back up. The buffer retainer pin is buried in the hole and no amount of prying in any direction will make it move. What the hell happened and how do I fix it? Buffer and spring will not stay in the stock if I don't get the buffer retainer to come back out of the hole
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TINY ASS L-Shaped needle nose pliers (like the ones they use to work on small circuitry and whatnot)
http://www.hyperclaw.com/pic/products/ESD-pliers-M611-L.jpg |
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And this is why I like to dry run / test fit these parts prior to installing them, as well as checking all the holes, cracks and crevises for left behind debris and snit.
Clamp a pair of needle nose vise grips on it and rip it out. Or if that fails, drill the sob out and replace it. |
| Since I haven't finished my build I'm not quite sure what this pin looks like. I used to be a machinist and have had some luck getting pins (and broken drill bits) out of blind holes. Spray it with WD-40, then use compressed air to blow it out, gets rid of any chips and gunk that may be holding it. Hope this helps. |
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Since I haven't finished my build I'm not quite sure what this pin looks like. I used to be a machinist and have had some luck getting pins (and broken drill bits) out of blind holes. Spray it with WD-40, then use compressed air to blow it out, gets rid of any chips and gunk that may be holding it. Hope this helps. This. I've also heard of guys not running a buffer retainer(not really necessary) if it comes down to that and you just want to shoot it. Just makes it a PITA to mate/unmate upper to lower. |
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Uh. Small magnetic retrieval tool, anyone?
Must not have a lot of auto mechanics on here. 
I've got an old pocket clip magnet retrieval tool that will fit right into the hole in the lower. If you have a larger or stronger one it might still pull it on out of there. ETA: Ahh, if I read what you said you actually compressed it in with the spring and it stuck. Carry on with the pliers, gents. |
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