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5/7/2009 2:00:28 PM EDT
I  have a Century GP1975 which is made from a Romy parts kit with a US made barrel. The FSB is canted to the right, and of course it shoots too far to the left.

So I decided to attempt to fix it. I went to the Romy AK site, and followed the instructions on correcting FSB cant. Okay, I was able to knock out the two FSB retaining pins with a punch and hammer, no problems so far. But now I cant seem to be able to move the FSB. First I soaked the area with Kroil, then attempted to move it to the left with a deadblow hammer and large brass drift. No luck, it didn't budge! So I got out my trusty Wagner heat gun and procceded to heat the FSB, but it still won't move

Am I doing something wrong? Did I leave anything out?

Any suggestions before I go completely crazy on this thing?
5/8/2009 3:19:29 AM EDT
[#1]
I've never had to resort to a press, but others have.
5/8/2009 6:07:43 AM EDT
[#2]
Quoted:
I've never had to resort to a press, but others have.


Thanks!

That's my next step

5/8/2009 9:03:36 AM EDT
[#3]
Before getting to rough, make sure the barrel and front sight is in a well braced "no bounce-no move" setup on hard wood blocks.

Whenever you're trying to remove a pin or get a tight part to shift, if when you strike it, it bounces or moves, the force is dissipated and nothing happens.

If necessary, get a buddy to help hold things down while you bump the support.
Always strike as low on the base as you can to prevent actually bending the support.
7/23/2009 5:21:19 AM EDT
[#4]
Heat gun won't produce nuff heat to free up FSB.  I'd use a press or if you don't mind refinishing the FSB you can use a MAP torch and GENTLY heat the FSB where it contact the barrel (the FSB and not the barrel).
8/7/2009 11:56:43 PM EDT
[#5]
I took a propane torch and hit the FSB (careful not to hit the barrel). I was able to knock the FSB from side to side pretty easily after that.
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