SKS Safety Spring no-longer SNAFU'ed

[Major Sights]

So I was helping my brother "Bubba" his sks (don't worry I convinced him to do nothing that can't be easily undone!), any how while trying to reassemble we ran into an issue. His safety was just flopping around. I diagnosed the problem as the safety spring was no longer under tension, why, we don't know. So now I have to punch out 1 of 2 pins and re-bend the flat spring to now hold tension on the safety. Here's where I run into an issue, I can't budge either of the pins. Anyone have any ideas on how to loosen these up or anything else? Are the pins tapered one way or the other? Did the Ruskies use red locktite?!

 

[svt1940]

So I was helping my brother "Bubba" his sks (don't worry I convinced him to do nothing that can't be easily undone!), any how while trying to reassemble we ran into an issue. His safety was just flopping around. I diagnosed the problem as the safety spring was no longer under tension, why, we don't know. So now I have to punch out 1 of 2 pins and re-bend the flat spring to now hold tension on the safety. Here's where I run into an issue, I can't budge either of the pins. Anyone have any ideas on how to loosen these up or anything else? Are the pins tapered one way or the other? Did the Ruskies use red locktite?!

They can be drifted eithers ways but you need a small punch and they can be very tight to drift.
Joce

 

[Porschemann]

So I was helping my brother "Bubba" his sks (don't worry I convinced him to do nothing that can't be easily undone!), any how while trying to reassemble we ran into an issue. His safety was just flopping around. I diagnosed the problem as the safety spring was no longer under tension, why, we don't know. So now I have to punch out 1 of 2 pins and re-bend the flat spring to now hold tension on the safety. Here's where I run into an issue, I can't budge either of the pins. Anyone have any ideas on how to loosen these up or anything else? Are the pins tapered one way or the other? Did the Ruskies use red locktite?!

No Loctite was used, the pins are tight. The trigger group must be properly supported and backed before you try to drift the pins out. I suggest a brass hammer to drive the pin down flush to the body of the trigger group and then a proper sized pin punch to drive it through the housing. If punching down in an area that is unbraced internally then the housing should be internally braced with a block to prevent the distortion of the housing. You will find that a metal shim block 0.400" in width works very nicely to support and prevent collapse of the housing due to pin friction.

You really need to look analytically as to what has changed. If you did not remove those pins initially, then the repair will also not require the removal of the pins. I will presume that the flat blade spring that rides on top of the safety trigger bar has slipped forwards and off the trigger when you had the hammer and seer removed. Simply placing this back in the correct position should remedy your safety issue.

 

[Major Sights]

I will presume that the flat blade spring that rides on top of the safety trigger bar has slipped forwards and off the trigger when you had the hammer and seer removed. Simply placing this back in the correct position should remedy your safety issue.

Thank you both for your great informative answers.


By "removed", you mean the trigger group from the rifle not the actual sear and hammer from the trigger group? So I should be able to just use some needle nose pliers and pull that sumob!tch back to its correct location?

 

[tyc147]

No, don.t force thr trigger pins.if you want remove the Safety Spring. you need the disassembly the whoie group.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpiIzS0gWFw

 

[Major Sights]

Thank you all (and special props to tyc147 for the very helpful video link). This is why I love CGN!

I managed to get it apart (with no vice, it took some time), with the aid of lots and lots of cussing...

Now it is back together with a working safety, and just some more minor fitting in the stock I plan to have it up and ready for my bro in no time!

 

[tyc147]

Thank you all (and special props to tyc147 for the very helpful video link). This is why I love CGN!

I managed to get it apart (with no vice, it took some time), with the aid of lots and lots of cussing...

Now it is back together with a working safety, and just some more minor fitting in the stock I plan to have it up and ready for my bro in no time!

You are welcome.

 

[Major Sights]

Well we finished up the final fitting and re-assembly earlier. Though he doesn't overly look it, he is a happy camper!