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removal of Bolt Rear Post/Bearing

Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 5:17 pm
by NickD
Hello,

What and how would the best way to remove the rear post/bearing on an MG42/M53 bolt be? Thank you for any help!

Re: removal of Bolt Rear Post/Bearing

Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 6:48 pm
by JBaum
You have to grind off the flattened part of the pin that holds it in place. You'll find that on the bottom of the bolt.

Re: removal of Bolt Rear Post/Bearing

Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 7:05 pm
by Blanksguy
Photo of MG42 Bolt-Assembly attached below:

Re: removal of Bolt Rear Post/Bearing

Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 7:38 pm
by NickD
Ah... I almost did that last night but thought.. hhhhmmm better double check. Thank you sir!