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Originally posted by moneychanger
i wanted to clean my 742 by breaking it down and giving it a good clcleaning. well i did fine until the step to unscrew
the nut holding the barrel and action in place.
i've tried , but can't get the nut to break.
my next thought was to reassemle the what i took off, and i can't seem to compress thje spring that goes over the rod .
it seems there is a tool to compress the spring, and there
should be a socket or wrench to fit the aforementioned nut.
anyone out there have any tips or suggestions.
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Put a little KROIL on the nut and let it set overnight. Clamp the receiver in a padded vise gently. Put a 12" adjustable wrench on the nut (adjusted very tight) and give the handle a whack with your hand. Works every time for me. Use the tube that goes in the spring to gather the spring on and hold it with both hands until it is all in place. A contest sometimes, but eventually you will win. If you clean the barrel every 25-30 rounds, the accuracy is much improved. Good Luck