tricky9914 Posted September 18, 2021 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 Hey all!I just got in a M1918A3 from OOW and I am trying to get the stock off so I can put on an original I have laying around. I am trying to get the stock retaining sleeve off but for the life of me I can't get it to budge. If I go any harder, I will start stripping the slot. Are there any tricks to this? I have an original NESA BAR and I have had no problem removing the sleeve on that. I am about to give up and send it back to OOW for them to remove for me.Any help will be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtrooper Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 Try soaking with some penetrating oil, and give your screwdriver a tap with a mallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricky9914 Posted September 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 Thanks for the response! I have soaked in PB blaster. Should the sleeve be turnable by hand with a screwdriver? I used a wrench to try and get more leverage on the screwdriver and it won't budge an inch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtrooper Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 Like I said try tapping on your screwdriver against the sleeve with a mallet to see if this helps break it loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 I think what you are experiencing is the lock washer effect, at least there last one I unscrewed direct from Ohio's installation needed every ounce of my strength to turn it. And that with custom ground screw driver head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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