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Erni
08-09-2016, 23:15
Is there a way to assemble the m1c bolt without the bolt tool?
If not, anyone in the Longmont to Louisville area have one I could use?
rondog
08-09-2016, 23:23
Never worked on a carbine bolt, but I've read many times it's a hateful bitch without that tool. No, I don't have one.
Great-Kazoo
08-10-2016, 07:25
C- Clamp and spent case. Looks like a simple version of this unit.
https://tse3.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.M3f20d4f26064e3ccfe352a9fcd4ee363o0&pid=15.1&P=0&w=291&h=205
Erni
08-10-2016, 13:34
Tried a wood clamp last night and could not get it to stay. Will try a c-clamp as suggested.
ray1970
08-10-2016, 14:37
Are you just trying to reinstall the ejector?
Great-Kazoo
08-10-2016, 15:18
Tried a wood clamp last night and could not get it to stay. Will try a c-clamp as suggested.

Make sure there's soft / brass jaws or you might damage something.
Erni
08-10-2016, 15:30
Are you just trying to reinstall the ejector?
Yes, will retry tonight after I rig up a fixture or something.
BPTactical
08-11-2016, 20:03
Got a drill press?
Envision the tool and turn it vertically.
Erni
08-11-2016, 20:05
Rigged up a fixture from an old aerospace c-clamp assembly tool I picked up 15 years ago. That held the ejector and bolt steady. Then a spring clamp held the extractor in and provides a 3rd hand. Then it was just a matter of pushing the plunger in far enough to get the ejector over it. It was a bear to get this done.
Not taking it apart again for a while.
ray1970
08-11-2016, 20:19
Not taking it apart again for a while.

Been there a few times myself. Glad you got it done.