boom Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Hey folks, I have an older M1 super 90. I dove/duck hunt with this gun. Not sure of yr model. It does not have a hex head etc. on the recoil spring tube. Looks like is wasn't designed to be removed. I've searched this forum and others. Seems to be a common practice to heat the tube threads at receiver (to break factory loc-tite) for removal. I want to replace the spring and tube with one easier to remove/clean. I contacted the 2 local gunsmiths I know of, and both said "don't heat anything". One said he had seen some rusted and difficult to remove, but he should be able to get it. I don't want to do this myself, but wonder if these guys are familiar with this gun/model. Looking for advice from someone that KNOWS this gun/model. Wolfe springs seem to be highly recommended.., do they make replacement tubes? I don't think sure-cycle/stainless is a must for me. I plan to keep it clean. Is a replacement tube without loc-tite recommended? Any help appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cksh8me Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Heat can be your friend when taking this apart. If it's rusted shut and you have the time then stick it in some WD 40 or whatever your favorite penetrating lube is and let it sit overnight. Get a buddy to hold the receiver and break the nut loose. Also you might heat the receiver and unscrew it from that location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody6.0 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Just a note Boom: I have a brand new Benelli recoil tube cap/stud with the flat sides I no longer need. I would part with it for very little if you wanted to use this when putting your gun back together. I'll even throw in a new lock nut also. Cody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boom Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 Cody, may take you up on that. I'm guessing that new cap/stud replaces the threaded stud, opposite the receiver? and the new threaded stud has flat sides above the threads, for an adjustable wrench etc.? Is the lock nut for replacing the stock? I figured there would be a flat sided/nut shape at the receiver end on the new tubes... Didn't even consider removing the stud. Everything is round.......... So, I need to leave the tube attached to the receiver, and remove the threaded stud at opposite end? cksh8me, there is no "nut" really. The cap/stud is round, small and recessed inside a bulge in the tube. see pics below. I wouldn't be as hesitant to heat that, just didn't want to damage the receiver. Yall let me know if I'm getting this right. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boom Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 sorry, had to post 5 times to attach pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cksh8me Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Ahhh I see all the ones I've taken apart use a 17mm wrench as I recall. How old is this gun? I've heated many a receiver with no ill effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boom Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 How old is this gun? Don't have a clue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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boom Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 (edited) now I know. according to benelli, 1990. Imported by H&K. Customer service was very helpful. They said I could send it in, and they would replace the spring, and tube if needed. I figure w/ a new spring and occasional gun scrubber cleaning, I'll be good for a long time. Just wish I could get in there.. Maybe the tube and stud/cap will be the new style w/ nut. Thanks for the help. Tucker, I was posting at the same time, preciate it. It is marked AZ, so 1990 it is. Edited January 28, 2009 by boom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrydog Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 now I know. according to benelli, 1990. Imported by H&K. Customer service was very helpful. They said I could send it in, and they would replace the spring, and tube if needed. I figure w/ a new spring and occasional gun scrubber cleaning, I'll be good for a long time. Just wish I could get in there.. Maybe the tube and stud/cap will be the new style w/ nut. Thanks for the help. Tucker, I was posting at the same time, preciate it. It is marked AZ, so 1990 it is. Did they say how much it would cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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