SKS sight post busted and stuck

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My go-to SKS is getting 'smithed, so I decided to bust out my "back-up" and sight it in. Went to adjust the elevation downward and snap :eek: It did not take much torque, it just snapped in the circular cut out. I give the front sight a good dose of penetrating oil while bring it back into working order, but I guess my effort was futile.

Got it back home and tried to remove it. This time the hole top piece snapped off. I now have two half pieces of the threading stuck in there. I can only turn them 180 degrees until they lock.

How do I get the sucker out ? Drill it :confused: Any suggestions?
 
Surrey Boy said:
Photos would help.

I don't know where you'd get spare parts for an SKS.
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I have spare posts (for modification purposes). Not an issue... It is getting the fooker out.

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See the rounded portion of the slit at the top. It snapped off there.
 
They are disposable. Just buy another one. Sounds like you may have to drill and tap. I've got a sight post that doesn't want to budge. I have broken 3 tools trying to get it out. I am afraid of breaking mine too. Maybe needs a torch.
 
A screw puller is the best I can think of. Otherwise a Dremel, then hoping to flake the threads clean.

Thanks for the photo.
 
If you can't remove the two threaded pieces then grind them just below flush with the windage drum then press the drum out to give you better access. Sticking a drill in there could be all kinds of bad. Marstar might have a new drum if it comes to that or a WTB ad would certainly turn one up.
 
supernova said:
If you can't remove the two threaded pieces then grind them just below flush with the windage drum then press the drum out to give you better access. Sticking a drill in there could be all kinds of bad. Marstar might have a new drum if it comes to that or a WTB ad would certainly turn one up.
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I tried your idea. Great concept :). It worked until I noticed the bottom of the sight post is hanging below the drum. I have no choice but to carefully drill out the two pieces and buy 2 or 3 drums to assure fitment as the hole might be a bit bigger the previous. lol. I do not have press/ I had to use a punch, deadweight hammer, and a block of wood with a hole.

svt1940 said:
heat the drum red, cool with water then slide a small flat screwdriver,the post should unscrew easily. Ofc this can affect the bluing in that area if its a concern.
Joce
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I thought of that as well. Problem is, the two pieces bind up when you try to turn them. There is only 180 degrees of rotation to be had.

It's time to get hard as fack with it. All this work for a damn broken sight post.

Thanks for the help guys, appreciated.
 
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With it being an SKS and all, have you considered just jamming a paper clip in there and pretend theres nothing wrong.
After all, the sights are only cosmetic. :)

I can say that cos Ive got one and I love it.
My ideas have been covered above, time to get the drill out.
Good luck :)
 
Surrey Boy said:
If you're so inclined, let us know how it goes. I hope you do well.
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Indeed I did ;)

Used a hand drill and borrowed my brothers Snap-On Thunderbits. First I made a concave with the Dremel. I used a 5/32" bit at first to hollow out the post halves. Then used the bigger 13/64" to finish it off. The pieces dropped to the bottom of the sight base. Popped out the drum and cleaned out all the filings and WD-40. Almost ready for a new post and drum. The sight base and hood needs some touching up. :cool:

Not too bad after I got the right tools... it has always been a toss up. Guns or tools:confused:
 
When you put the new front site in us a LOT of oil and screw it to the bottom and back it out, Do it a couple time's to help clean out the bottom of the thread's. Maybe even do that before you re-install the base.
 
zuke said:
When you put the new front site in us a LOT of oil and screw it to the bottom and back it out, Do it a couple time's to help clean out the bottom of the thread's. Maybe even do that before you re-install the base.
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I ordered a new drum... well, three of them to assure fitment without modifying the block. Two from Marstar and another from SKS man. The old one is a bit butchered from my first removal attempt.:bangHead:

Spare parts are always good to have.
 
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