h.bowman Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 This seems like a total noob question, but I want to ask before I go and do what I've been told I can do. When you remove the cap at the end of the tube on the standard tube, there is a plug that the spring backs up to. How do you remove that plug? I've been told that you can simply get a screwdriver and pop it out. Well, it is in there pretty good. I don't want to just get a screwdriver and pop it out, having only been told that by one person. What is the best way to remove that plug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1sbwwb Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Are you talking about the black spring stop? If yes then I would use a set of snap ring pilers and remove it that way then remove the spring and install new extension,spring and then spring stop. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h.bowman Posted July 14, 2007 Author Share Posted July 14, 2007 Are you talking about the black spring stop? If yes then I would use a set of snap ring pilers and remove it that way then remove the spring and install new extension,spring and then spring stop. John Cool. Thanks for the advice. I thought there was a tool that would let that out, but I didn't want to take my gun to Lowe's and show them what I'm talking about... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1sbwwb Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 No just a simple snap ring pilers works great no sense in freaking out the people at Lowes with a big GUN. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDRDKG Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 I just use a small stick or plastic pen and slowly work it out. I am very anal and with a screwdriver, may slip and scratch something. Also make sure, just before the cap comes out, cup your hand over it, because the spring comes out pretty quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msquared Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 I used a pair of small needle nose pliers. The tips fit in the holes just like snap ring pliers would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 The bolt handle also works. The triangular receses that lock it in the bolt also fit the in the releifs in the spring retenion ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GV00 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 +1 on the snap ring pliers. They make changing the position of the front sling loop a breeze too, so I'd say it is well worth the $20 it takes to buy a good pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h.bowman Posted July 18, 2007 Author Share Posted July 18, 2007 I bought a pair of these today at an auto parts store. This damn ring won't budge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 hmmm.... It is possible that Benelli has started fixing the plug, not likely however. Try removing the tube with the plug, spring and follower inside. Should not hurt anything, just be carefull. -d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h.bowman Posted July 18, 2007 Author Share Posted July 18, 2007 :pMy bad, d. I wasn't speaking of the spring plug that was hard to remove. I was referring to the ring that holds the forward sling hook in place. I can't get that to budge. I was able to get the spring plug to budge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Ah... you are right, that one is tough. I think I used ring spreaders, some thin wooden shims and another set of hands to hold the barrel secure while I worked on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1sbwwb Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Remove the barrel from the stock. Now take the snap ring pilers and instead of squeezing in spread them apart. That should free the snap ring. It has allot of tension so go slow. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GV00 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Yeah, the one holding the sling loop in place is a bit trickier. I got a pair of the reversible snap ring pliers, which made it somewhat easier, but it was still something of a careful process. You've got to spread the ends of the ring apart, then lift it off of the collar it sits on. You'd be wise to remove the barrel as instructed above and take precautions against scratching, since that ring will want to go flying when you finally get it out. Take your time and you'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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