wobblinwheel Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 I have found what may be a faster & easier way of getting a pretty thorough cleaning. first, remove the suppressor, then tap-out the receiver pins. Then, after separating the upper from the lower receiver, using the charging handle, pull the bolt/ barrel assembly out. Holding the muzzle-end up, and the bolt locked open, spray automotive carburetor cleaner (using the high-pressure tube on the can) into, and all around the bolt, firing pin, ejector, extractor, and mainspring. Leaving the muzzle UP, set the assembly aside and let it dry thoroughly. When dry, lubricate bolt, firing pin, spring, etc. (sparingly). Reassemble rifle, swab the chamber & barrel with powder solvent, and you're good to go! Carb cleaner is usually strong enough to cut away all the gunk without scrubbing, and dries without leaving a residue. If you can still smell it, it ain't DRY! Oh, by the way, DO THIS OUTSIDE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Wood Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 Very well done. Thank you for the effort and great information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunney21 Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 These are great pictures, very detailed, which made the instructions very useful. It would have been nice if Colt would have done something similar. I have undoubtedly lost that spring and pin accidentally. I was wondering if you know of anything I can use as a replacement? I noticed in your presentation that you said you have lost this several times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techmike Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Thanks for the kind words. Gunny 21 - I actually don't use the factory spring anymore. Go HERE. TM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodent.22 Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 I have undoubtedly lost that spring and pin accidentally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plinkster Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 Big props to Techmike for posting this. Not sure I'll attempt it (I won't go into a time when I wasn't thinking and let a spring loaded part fly across my garage never to be found), but good to know and have the knowledge. Also thanks to imschur for posting TM's great ppt file. :thumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cgood311 Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 what is the best cleaning products and lube to use for cleaning the colt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techmike Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Hey Cgood311, welcome to the forum. Some folk use automotive brake cleaning spray, but I still use Hoppe's #9, and Gunslick foaming bore cleaner for the clean up. For lube I use Break Free except for the bolt where I use Slide Glide.TM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vnranger Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 Awsome,Thanks alot!!! :thumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techmike Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 Welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vnranger Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Thankyou :beer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vnranger Posted December 2, 2013 Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 I broke the rubber O ring at the flash hider during cleaning, found some rubber O ring at ACE but it a little bigger, is that OK to use that O ring or I have to call Ukarex to oder new ring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techmike Posted December 2, 2013 Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 Yeah, I think everyone breaks those. You can order a few from Umarex. I took my flash hider, and made the o-ring slot a bit bigger/deeper, (I have a lathe) and then used a larger o-ring. Have never had another issue there. The o-ring is important for accuracy. As you have noticed by now, the actual barrel is tensioned by tightening the flash hider. The o-ring centers the barrel and is needed for accuracy. I also put small registration marks on the flash hider and barrel shroud so that I get it to the same tension every time. TM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vnranger Posted December 2, 2013 Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 Thanks verymuch Techmike .So to order new ring ,which web site that I need to contact Umarex-usa.com or www.waltherarms.com?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techmike Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 Umarex USA, Sales + Warranty Service6007 South 29th Street / Fort Smith, AR 72908 / USA Phone: 479-646-4210 / Fax: 479-646-4206 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vnranger Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Thank you very much :thumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipper Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 I have a Mac,how can I get this download Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipper Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Thank you for the great download! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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