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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - First Build Minor Problem

Posted: 10/5/2005 2:32:09 PM EDT

I'm putting together an A1 using a Rock River Lower. The problem I have is the lower detent retaining spring doesn't fit in the hole. The blueprints show the hole to be .094" but my spring is .099". Is this a common situation or do I just have an out of spec spring?hinking.gif

Posted: 10/5/2005 2:57:25 PM EDT

[#1]

Alternatively, you may have an out of spec receiver. Ream the hole to 0.100 inches with a drill bit. Charles.

Posted: 10/5/2005 3:01:12 PM EDT

[#2]

Its possible it could be flashing, but its also possible you aren't using the correct spring.

I would certainly look for a second set of eyes, and/ or another spring before I began to drill anything out.

Posted: 10/5/2005 6:47:57 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
Its possible it could be flashing, but its also possible you aren't using the correct spring.

I would certainly look for a second set of eyes, and/ or another spring before I began to drill anything out.

plus 1 I have put togeather 7 or 8 RRA lowers and have never had a trouble with anything not fiting a hole.

Posted: 10/5/2005 6:53:04 PM EDT

[#4]

I say chase the detent hole with a bit to knock out the glass bead that is taking up the needed space.

Posted: 10/5/2005 7:22:43 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
I say chase the detent hole with a bit to knock out the glass bead that is taking up the needed space.

I agree, just make sure you use the bit in your hand, and not in a drill. Handpressure should be more than enough to check the space, or clear something out.

Posted: 10/6/2005 4:56:08 AM EDT

[#6]

Looks like the culprit was an out of spec spring. I got another one and it dropped right in.

Posted: 10/6/2005 11:58:35 AM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
Looks like the culprit was an out of spec spring. I got another one and it dropped right in.

Out of spec or did you just use the wrong spring? There's 3 of them in there. 2 are detent springs for the push pins and 1 is for the safety.

My first build, I put in alot of things backwards.

Posted: 10/6/2005 3:38:25 PM EDT

[#8]

They must have sent me the wrong spring. I bought a fully assembled lower minus buttstock. I only had to install two springs.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - First Build Minor Problem

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