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ZBeast
04-08-2014, 06:27 PM
Here in the Great White North, Garand operating rods are as rare as can be. I have a line on a couple that are out of spec and am wondering what is involved in replacing the piston tips. Are they welded, silver soldered, chewing gum in place? Any special tips to know of? Thanks once again,ZB.
timshufflin
04-08-2014, 07:08 PM
Originals were resistance welded, we now silver solder them. Use 51% or great solder %.
ZBeast
04-08-2014, 08:07 PM
What is the best way to remove the old piston without messing up the tube? Thanks.ZB.
timshufflin
04-08-2014, 08:37 PM
Heat till glowing red and put a 1/4" rod in it whacking it out while it's in a vise. Don't vise it so that you take the bend out.
ZBeast
04-08-2014, 08:56 PM
Mr. Shufflin I like your style! I can relate to fixin' things with a good whack. Be it cars,kids and everything in between.ZB.
timshufflin
04-08-2014, 09:12 PM
Mr. Shufflin I like your style! I can relate to fixin' things with a good whack. Be it cars,kids and everything in between.ZB.

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ZBeast
04-08-2014, 09:15 PM
Working on a way to legally whack democrats.

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mikebaker1129
04-17-2014, 09:26 PM
Originals were resistance welded, we now silver solder them. Use 51% or great solder %.

This stuff is so expensive now days! We use this quite alot in the HVACR trade and it is high dolla !