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Stock Tightness Help
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 2:47 pm
by TaosBob101
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.
Thanks in advance
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 4:45 pm
by dromia
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Some times the wad can still be in place on top of the bolt, this can be withdrawn with a piece of wire.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.
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 5:08 pm
by TaosBob101
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.
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 8:10 pm
by Mk VII
the proper stock tool looks like this
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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
Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 5:17 am
by Stan in SC
An automobile tire tool works as good as anything.
Stan
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 3:48 am
by Aughnanure
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Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 3:51 am
by Aughnanure
This's the tool that I use, fits the hole and never slips.
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I might be able to dig up the dimensions tomorrow if I can get past the junk in the shed
Eoin.
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 9:58 am
by TaosBob101
Thanks Gentlemen.
Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2006 9:51 pm
by charlie1944
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.
charlie1944
Welcome to the forums Charlie
Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2006 10:35 pm
by Niner
Thanks for posting to the new board. .
