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Originally Posted by
painter777
Would 1/16" to 3/32" sound about right ?
That's what it says in the books I have. - Bob
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03-10-2019 10:06 PM
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Painter,
If it comes to about 1/8 turn from index by hand, it usually works out quite well with the wrench.
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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
Last edited by painter777; 03-11-2019 at 02:05 PM.
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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
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This sounds like work for chuckindenver. He has done many and has the tools to do it. That is who I would contact.
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Gentleman all your ideas are really welcome. Just trying to this Winchester back to life.
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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.
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Originally Posted by
chuckindenver
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.
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Originally Posted by
chuckindenver
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.
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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.
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