Winchester problem.

[USGI]

Would 1/16" to 3/32" sound about right ?

That's what it says in the books I have. - Bob

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[bobg]

Painter,
If it comes to about 1/8 turn from index by hand, it usually works out quite well with the wrench.

[painter777]

BobG,
I believe Bruce said (meant) When as tight as they dared tighten it was still a 1/4" from Index lines.

When I brought up the 1/16" to 3/32" I was attempting to do some math. Wondering if taking 0.0200" off would be a ball park range...... But IDK.
Guys like you and Manteo know much more about this than I do.

Edit: It was last night. I might have had 0.002 written down. Don't recall now

Thx GI Bob

[USGI]

Charlie, 0.0200" would be way too much. If there's 20 threads per inch, then .050" equals 1 turn. .020" removed would change the index marks by 4/10 (.4) turns. - Bob

[frankderrico]

This sounds like work for chuckindenver. He has done many and has the tools to do it. That is who I would contact.

[Bruce McAskill]

Gentleman all your ideas are really welcome. Just trying to this Winchester back to life.

[Chuckindenver]

I have had this issue a few time in the past as well.
I would try, crush and re crush a few times until it indexes up good, make sure the machine flats on the bottom of the barrel and the receiver bubble up level, I would trust that more then the index line, be careful with the spring tube area, if you get carried away, you can slip and break it.

[browningautorifle]

I would trust that more then the index line,

Agreed. I've done more than a few and almost never have the index lines done justice.

[tenOC]

be careful with the spring tube area, if you get carried away, you can slip and break it.

With a common wrench sold on the internet, it'll just break slip or no slip. With this situation and receiver type you need to use a high quality wrench. The one DGR marketed (no longer sold) would be nice.

[Brian Dick]

Send it down to Bruce Dow in Florida. He can do them in his sleep! His number is 352-567-9800 or email to dowarms@earthlink.net.