WRA reassembly problem

[goo]

the follower& slide assembly,
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http://www.e-gunparts.com/images/catalog/408200.jpg


and the bullet guide,
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http://www.e-gunparts.com/images/catalog/408240.jpg

were tight comming out and won't go back in. its like the forward lugs on the receiver have been compressed.

http://www.homesteaders.us/receiver/...icture-006.jpg

the parts fit okay into a springfield receiver.
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i used to be able to assemble and reassemble a garand and an m14 blindfolded. these days, i don't need a blindfold. all i have to do is take off my glasses


this part,
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http://www.civilianmarksmanship.com/...rebulguide.jpg
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and this part,
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http://www.civilianmarksmanship.com/...lowerinout.jpg
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don't work.
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those parts work okay on my other 7 garands none of which are winchesters except this one.
anybody here ever have a similar problem?
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thx,
goo

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[Mark in Rochester]

Goo

the dimension between the two grooves on the receiver is 1.035 inches + 0.010. I would check there first.

[U.S.G.I.]

Goo get a nylon bar or a piece of wood. Spread the receiver's legs just be careful not to mar the metal. The bullet guide will slip in the slot much easier. I have had this problem with the late 5 mil receivers from Springfield.

[goo]

thanks, usgi. could you be more specic on the method. should it be a wedge shaped piece of wood or what?
thanks,
goo
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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3301/...g?v=1231806034