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BagemTagem · September 16th, 2011, 03:14 AM

This is for those who just cant seem to get the op rod removed here is a simple way to do so.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoZIK9ft_3U

purecharger · October 28th, 2011, 12:08 PM

Thanks for the video! That op rod can be tricky to remove.

1KPerDay · October 28th, 2011, 01:14 PM

cool

omni · December 29th, 2011, 12:51 PM

This worked for me when some of the other methods did not. Thanks for the tip. I was actually trying to tap the handle before I saw your video but wasn't doing it in conjunction with the screwdriver. I was just trying to push out with my hand.

Is this just by design that it is tough, or is this a manufacturing problem having to do with tolerances? Just curious.

mustang7 · December 31st, 2011, 09:14 AM

I wish I would have seen this video yesterday morning. It would have made my day alot nicer. Just wouldn't come off for me until my fingers were quite sore. Thanks for posting

omni · December 31st, 2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mustang7

I wish I would have seen this video yesterday morning. It would have made my day alot nicer. Just wouldn't come off for me until my fingers were quite sore. Thanks for posting

I was in the same boat. I was working in the shop on this and was in and out looking at the forums here, and on youtube for tips.

BagemTagem · January 2nd, 2012, 03:00 PM

Glad you guys found this helpful. I learned this first hand from Art Luppino.

AndrewinCO · January 3rd, 2012, 03:52 PM

Perfect- this worked while others did not. Thanks!!

BagemTagem · January 9th, 2012, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by AndrewinCO

Perfect- this worked while others did not. Thanks!!

You're very welcome

tonyben · January 11th, 2012, 08:51 AM

Awesome vid! I just now got around to watching it. Nice clarity too! Do you mind if I share it on my YT page?

tonyben · January 11th, 2012, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by omni

Is this just by design that it is tough, or is this a manufacturing problem having to do with tolerances? Just curious.

It's only tough the first few times. After that the corners get rounded and it's really easy to remove.

Tony.

Kryten67 · January 12th, 2012, 07:30 AM

It looks just like the way Walt Kuleck and Clint Mckee have on page 18 of the m14 guide vol.2.

BagemTagem · January 20th, 2012, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by tonyben

Awesome vid! I just now got around to watching it. Nice clarity too! Do you mind if I share it on my YT page?

Sure man share away!

Rojkoh · January 23rd, 2012, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by purecharger

Thanks for the video! That op rod can be tricky to remove.

Not at all, it's the easiest way to get a Bolt out without taking the rifle apart. I swapped Bolts a number of times at the range for people who were having bolt problems back in the early 80's... there was a reason and not worth addressing since the problem doesn't exist anymore.

NoExpert · January 23rd, 2012, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Rojkoh

Not at all, it's the easiest way to get a Bolt out without taking the rifle apart. I swapped Bolts a number of times at the range for people who were having bolt problems back in the early 80's... there was a reason and not worth addressing since the problem doesn't exist anymore.

I certainly hope you checked headspace on those rifles...

I'm guessing you're referring to the bolt recall back in the day? They still pop up now and then, think a guy got a rifle with one just a couple months ago. Still a problem, even today.