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TaosBob101
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by TaosBob101 » Tue Jan 03, 2006 2:47 pm
As I was putting my Mk4No2 away this weekend, I noticed the stock was alittle loose. It turns on its axis alittle.I know there is a "special" Enfield tool that reaches in to tighten them. What can I use in place of spending money on it. Can I use a thin wall socket wrench on a extension to snug it up ? Is there something else I can use ? I want to check my other Enfields too.
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by dromia » Tue Jan 03, 2006 4:45 pm
The stock bolt has a slotted head to take a screw driver of suitable length, I use one with an eight inch shank.
Some times the wad can still be in place on top of the bolt, this can be withdrawn with a piece of wire. It has a hole in the middle like a washer.
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TaosBob101
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by TaosBob101 » Tue Jan 03, 2006 5:08 pm
Thankyou
I'll go down to the "room" tonight w/ a wee dram of Malt,( Talisker )from a bottle, Santa Claus stuck in my stocking. I will carefully use my scredriver set. Oh and remove the bayo first...
Wow, that was an easy solution. I envisioned finding the "Enfield Man" at this weekend's show and buying something exotic in the way of a special tool.
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by Mk VII » Tue Jan 03, 2006 8:10 pm
the proper stock tool looks like this
http://www.fototime.com/344602CD581FD1D/standard.jpg[/pic]
and is turned with a bit and brace. When using a makeshift tool, it can be helpful to make a nylon split collet to put around the shaft and keep it square to the slot while turning
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by Stan in SC » Wed Jan 04, 2006 5:17 am
An automobile tire tool works as good as anything.
Stan
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The LT-2 sight adjuster.Have you adjusted today?
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by Aughnanure » Thu Jan 05, 2006 3:48 am
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TaosBob101
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by TaosBob101 » Thu Jan 05, 2006 9:58 am
Thanks Gentlemen.
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by charlie1944 » Sat Jan 14, 2006 9:51 pm
Aughnanure,
That's one great looking tool for the job. I would bet that Tim Allen,("The Tool Man") could hook that up to a gas powered "weed whacker" motor for some real torque.
Only kidding here,

, being from Australia you may not know who Tim Allen is, but that really does look like a good tool for the job. I use a large slotted screwdriver with a 3/8" square shank that I can get a wrench on to turn it. But I like your tool and might have my machinist make one for me. Thanks for the photo.
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by Niner » Sat Jan 14, 2006 10:35 pm
Thanks for posting to the new board. .