MG3 Feed Tray With NATO M13 Links

[robertmcw]

Have a MG3 Top Cover with paw marked ‘O’.
Will the MG3 Feed Tray feed the M13 inks with the MG2 Feed Tray that is NOT marked 'O'?
OR will need to mod it and if yes, how?
Thanks.
Robert

[JBaum]

The pivot point spacing is different on the levers with the one marked "0". The pivot pins for the pawls are spaced slightly different. This accommodates the slightly longer/farther spacing of the M13 links compared to the belts. You need the "0" marked feed pawls to accommodate the slightly longer spacing. "0" marked pawls will work with both, without the mark, it will only work reliably with continuous belts.
Modifying? You'd have to weld the hole shut and redrill it in the proper place. It's much easier just to buy the correct pawl assembly.

RTG used to have them.

[robertmcw]

Was afraid of that.
Thanks.
Robert