Garand op rod tip replacement

[wcmd]

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Garand op rod tip replacement?
I have some out of spec op rods.
Anyone do this in Canada?
Thanks for looking,
wcmd.

 

[powmia56]

You talking about the tabs that hook into the receiver slot?

 

[RaTFiNk306]

You mean the piston on the end?

 

[wcmd]

Yes the stainless steel disk at the business end of the op rod.

 

[wcmd]

Btt

 

[FALover]

The absolute best is Columbus Machine in Ohio. They accept Canadian work. From a tip replacement to full spec rebuilds. They do not do refinishing but there are Canadian sources for that. Check their website.

 

[wcmd]

Thanks FALover,
I will contact CM.
wcmd

 

[W.R.Buchanan]

This is a very simple operation. My Op rod piston was toast as it had .009 clearance and the gun wouldn't cycle. I carefully drilled out the two Rosette Welds that hold the piston in the op rod.

The correct clearance is .004-.007. under the ID of the gas cylinder.

I then measured the piston which is nothing more than a piece of round stock with a spud turned on it. I turned the OD of the piston until it had .004 clearance in the gas tube, and then turned the spud until it fit into the hole in the op rod. Then I rosette welded it back in place.

Gun runs perfectly.

Anyone with a simple garage lathe and a welding torch can do this, or any local machine shop could do it for you. The new piston is worth $10 on a good day.

Randy