[SteelBelted]

I've read several articles here on booster changes as I'm going from 308 to 30-06. The booster is the only item left. However, from looking at the peening, it appears to be either done to the extreme, wrong or both. The bearing came out, ring and all with not much effort. I made a tool from a 36mm socket and scrap metal. I put the bearing/booster in the vise, used a log extension on the ratchet, and nope, it's not moving. I wrapped the bearing in hard rubber so as not to scratch it or make it look worse than when I received it.

How do I "unpeen" it? I can order a new bearing from OOW, but they don't have the ring on the booster side. Suggestions?

 

[Dan @ Angola Armory]

I take it you are trying to remove the booster from the bearing. It is carboned on from the inside. You'll need to heat it cherry red to break the carbon loose. That will ruin the park finish on the bearing, of course. Your best bet is to order an original '06 one peice bearing from sirplussupply.
I do have the small and large rings in stock, BTW.
The OO booster plugs in '06 are actually Israeli ones bored out to .718, so I've heard from my customers.
Dan

 

[Dan @ Angola Armory]

I looked at your pics again, neither end was staked correctly. I see this ALOT.
The slotted part of the ring is required to be aligned with the notches in the shroud and the bearing.
FWIW,
Dan

 

[L999here]

...good info...

Thanks for the heads up,Dan. Learned something new about boosters. Its a good day when you learn something new....

 

[API]

I've usually had success by cutting the lock ring.

Use a small chisel and cut the ring. Once the lock ring is cut, you should be able to peel it out. Then the bearing/booster should be loose.

 

[Mouse]

I'm willing to bet that you can cut the lock ring off and it won't make any difference. I bet it's locked on due to carbon build up.
Before you try cutting or ruining anything get some carbon cutter, it's sold under a few different names.
The jar I have has a milky white liquid in it and all you do is soak the piece you want cleaned in it and it loosens the carbon so it can be cleaned off. It doesn't work as well as they advertise but it does help. It might be worth the effort before you ruin something.
YMMV

 

[SteelBelted]

I take it you are trying to remove the booster from the bearing. It is carboned on from the inside. You'll need to heat it cherry red to break the carbon loose. That will ruin the park finish on the bearing, of course. Your best bet is to order an original '06 one peice bearing from sirplussupply.
I do have the small and large rings in stock, BTW.
The OO booster plugs in '06 are actually Israeli ones bored out to .718, so I've heard from my customers.
Dan

Yep, trying to take the .308 booster off and put the 30-06 one on. I thought the OOW 30-06 plugs were NOS?!

I looked at your pics again, neither end was staked correctly. I see this ALOT.
The slotted part of the ring is required to be aligned with the notches in the shroud and the bearing.
FWIW,

Heh, I'll never get used to the online abbreviations, what is FWIW?

I take it the notches should be centered on the rings, then just peen the side of the ring closest to the notch in to the notch, just enough to lock it?

I don't want to wreck anything, so I am going to look for a one piece unit, or another bearing and small ring. Dan, I might hit you up on the rings, just to have. Are they parkerized?

Regards,
Kraig

 

[Mouse]

Heh, I'll never get used to the online abbreviations, what is FWIW?


Regards,
Kraig

For What It's Worth

 

[Dan @ Angola Armory]

Kraig,
The slotted part of the ring needs to aligned with the notches in the shroud and the booster. Using an 1/8" punch, hit the slot first, inline with the notch. This strike should get the ring metal to displace partially into the notch. If it dosen't, repeat. Then stake the displaced ring material into the notch. This is straight from the many TM's I have on file.
For What Its Worth,
Dan

 

[Shattered]

Before you try cutting or ruining anything get some carbon cutter, it's sold under a few different names.
The jar I have has a milky white liquid in it and all you do is soak the piece you want cleaned in it and it loosens the carbon so it can be cleaned off. It doesn't work as well as they advertise but it does help. It might be worth the effort before you ruin something.
YMMV

The deal with the SLP 2000 Carbon Cutter I believe you have is you're supposed to soak the booster before you use it. Permeates the pores and all that crap. Using it afterwords DOESN'T work as well but if you keep after it it will clean up.