extractor removal

[richard pries]

i have taken the bolt out but do not know how to get the extractor out I need a new one . I can get the parts but do not want to force anything and break it

[IditarodJoe]

You'll want to get a bolt disassembly tool.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_T3F24nWcc
http://www.fulton-armory.com/boltassembly-disassemblytoolm1carbine.aspx

ETA: Numrich lists one for $29.95 http://www.gunpartscorp.com/Search.htm?s=m1%20carbine%20bolt

[Tuna]

If you try to take your bolt apart without a bolt tool, you will quickly realize what a huge mistake that was. Get a bolt tool and you can change the extractor in maybe 10 minutes for a new guy using the tool.

[jimb]

It took you 10 minutes Tuna? You must have 10 thumbs! *LOL*

[Tuna]

Well as I said Jim a new guy with a bolt tool for the first time. For me like you less then 30 seconds start to finish blind folded and one hand tied behind your back I bet. Ok so I will let you use two hands. Just so you don't get cranky in your old age like me.

[joem]

I managed to do it without the bolt tool, once. Then I bought the bolt tool.

[n64atlas]

I used to remove it without a tool for many years. It can be done with a thin knife blade. The tool is much easier and less likely to loose the small plunger.
There are probably a few of those hiding in the carpet. :icon_lol:

[jimb]

Tuna? Old age? I'm 66 soon to be 67. And you??

[Tuna]

Older then you and already at the Grumpy Old Man stage of my life. Funny how my wife and children made me this way.

[jimb]

My wife is putting me there too. Particularly when she asks "Why do you need another/more of those/that?" How many times do you have to explain???!!!

[Tuna]

Forever and a day Jim, forever and a day.

[n64atlas]

Just remember the old song: "Paradise by the Dashboard Lights"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C11MzbEcHlw :evil6::hello::icon_lol: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C11MzbEcHlw)