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  1. 12-18-2015, 12:16 PM #1
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    Ejector Spring Stuck in Bolt Head


    Ok guys, I ordered the SSS ejector and extractor upgrade. I installed the extractor in about five minutes, without issue. I am trying to install the ejector, but the ejector spring is stuck in the bolt head. Does anyone have a method to remove this spring? It seems to be in there pretty good. I'm thinking there might be some crud in there holding it in place. Can I give it a shot of brake cleaner to loosen it up?

    Any info would be helpful.

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  3. 12-18-2015, 12:29 PM #2
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    or some penetration oil...then just use a hook end pick or bend a paper clip and dig it out.
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    A few drops of a penetrate ( Kroil, PB Blaster, 50-05 acetone-ATF) and a #54 drill bit turned into the coils with a pin vise works good.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BillPa View Post
    A few drops of a penetrate ( Kroil, PB Blaster, 50-05 acetone-ATF) and a #54 drill bit turned into the coils with a pin vise works good.
    ^^^^^This^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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  6. 12-18-2015, 02:07 PM #5
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    Sometimes you can jam a wooden toothpick into the spring and pull it out.
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