Do I need to disassemble SKS bolt after Simple Green?

[Unregistered]

I bought a Russian refurb and I left my bolt in some Simple Green in order to get rid of any grease or oil. After taking it out of the Simple Green and wiping it off, I can see that the firing pin is moving freely. Is it still necessary to disassemble the bolt for further cleaning?

 

[MapleSugar]

I bought a Russian refurb and I left my bolt in some Simple Green in order to get rid of any grease or oil. After taking it out of the Simple Green and wiping it off, I can see that the firing pin is moving freely. Is it still necessary to disassemble the bolt for further cleaning?

Yes.

Cleaning and light oiling.

 

[#1bcshooter]

Spray it with WD40 . it will dissipate any moisture

 

[Curtton]

yes, always dismantle the bolt. the pin should rattle freely and i dont use any oil.

 

[CTS]

yes, always dismantle the bolt. the pin should rattle freely and i dont use any oil.

Exactly what i was going to say. just wipe it down and don't put any oil in the bolt where the pin goes. It will just make it get dirtier faster.

 

[THX-1138]

I tried getting my bolt apart using the method described in the FAQ thats sticked last night..... after 45 minutes of attempting to tap the pin retainer out with a punch, I gave up

 

[PerversPépère]

Immerse it in alcohol (90% isopropyl or two little bottles of car fuel anti-freeze should do). Alcohol will carry water out by mixing with it. After two clean alcohol flushes, dry the bolt with compressed air applied to the firing pin hole.
This will leave the innards totally dry.
PP.

 

[Can-down]

Compressed air is the ticket for cleaning without disassembly....

 

[rollingrock]

Spray it with WD40 . it will dissipate any moisture

I thought I was the only one who is still using WD40.