SKS repair Help

[ddelorme68]

Hello all, I'm hoping someone can help me. the release on the gas chamber wont close all the way it's the swivel that moves from vertical to horizontal and runs to the right of the rear site and when I fire it it pops up, went as far as lightly using a hammer to get it down any one have suggestions.

 

[CharlesT]

Make sure the cylinder is properly seated before trying to lock the lever down. Some cylinders a tight fit and require pushing forwards (towards the muzzle) as you push down.

Hope this helps.

ct

 

[bobbynewmark]

pictures are worth a thousand words OP

 

[tplumtree]

This is a really common problem on the SKS. Push the gas tub as far forward into the gas block as possible before attempting to push it downwards into place. Support the underside of the forestock and barrel and then push down hard on the handguard - wiggle the lever until locking mechanism clears the end of the gas tube assembly. Sometimes it's necessary to file a small amount of metal off the end of the gas tube assembly (at about a 45 degree angle) so that the little locking mechanism gate will have enough clearance. That would be an option if all else fails. More often than not a small amount of metal has already been filed off in this area. I'd be very reluctant to take a file to one of my unissued rifles though. Best of luck, you'll get it figured out I'm sure.

 

[Fender45]

I agree with the others, make sure your Gas port is seated all the way in or you will never get that latch to close....trust me I have been there.......lol