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rhoggman | 10-13-2008 05:57 PM
Yugo SKS 59/66 Bought this at a gun show over the weekend.... Problem: After cleaning the cosmoline off of the firearm, and reassembling it, the trigger will only fall the hammer about 1/50th of the time. I can't really figure out the problem, but it basically just doesn't work. Any advice?????:36_1_25:

graspAU | 10-13-2008 07:18 PM
Re: Yugo SKS 59/66 Maybe look here: http://www.sksboards.com/smf/index.php

Quixote2 | 10-13-2008 07:30 PM
Re: Yugo SKS 59/66 or here: http://goldismoney.info/forums/showp...17&postcount=7

rhoggman | 10-13-2008 09:02 PM
Re: Yugo SKS 59/66 I made sure the firing pin was "floating". The problem is that the hammer never falls, so the firing pin never even gets touched.

The Argent Dragon | 10-13-2008 10:13 PM
Re: Yugo SKS 59/66 Quote:
Originally Posted by rhoggman (Post 1356154) I made sure the firing pin was "floating". The problem is that the hammer never falls, so the firing pin never even gets touched.
Not sure, but it sounds like a spring is either missing or installed improperly. The mechanism is fairly simple but there seems to be a disconnect between the trigger and the bolt.

rhoggman | 10-14-2008 02:32 PM
Re: Yugo SKS 59/66 I figured out that that the bolt pushes the disconnector too far down; consequently, the trigger pin pushes out below the sear. This is why there is no resistance, and the hammer doesn't fall. I now know the cuase of the problem, but I am unsure of how to fix it. I am not sure if there is a way to adjust the hieght of the disconnector, or wether it is just bent?

The Argent Dragon | 10-14-2008 02:42 PM
Re: Yugo SKS 59/66 Quote:
Originally Posted by rhoggman (Post 1357454) I now know the cuase of the problem, but I am unsure of how to fix it. I am not sure if there is a way to adjust the hieght of the disconnector, or wether it is just bent?
Sounds like something is 'bent' alright.........here, this may help : http://www.sksboards.com/sksinfo/SKSTrigger.jpg http://www.sksboards.com/sksinfo/trigger.html

JJ_ | 10-14-2008 03:35 PM
Re: Yugo SKS 59/66 Quote:
Originally Posted by rhoggman (Post 1357454) I figured out that that the bolt pushes the disconnector too far down; consequently, the trigger pin pushes out below the sear. This is why there is no resistance, and the hammer doesn't fall. I now know the cuase of the problem, but I am unsure of how to fix it. I am not sure if there is a way to adjust the hieght of the disconnector, or wether it is just bent?
just buy a whole new trigger group. http://www.buymilsurp.com/sks-origin...-c-6_8_16.html http://www.sksparts.com/sksparts.html

<SLV> | 10-14-2008 04:28 PM
Re: Yugo SKS 59/66 Quote:
Originally Posted by JJ ShortStroke (Post 1357613) just buy a whole new trigger group. http://www.buymilsurp.com/sks-origin...-c-6_8_16.html http://www.sksparts.com/sksparts.html
Send the trigger group to: http://www.kivaari.com/. Best thing you could do to any SKS.

rhoggman | 10-14-2008 10:25 PM
Re: Yugo SKS 59/66 I opted for the cheap way out.... Dremel tool + file down disconnector = fixed Shot 80 rounds no problems.

The Argent Dragon | 10-14-2008 11:37 PM
Re: Yugo SKS 59/66 Quote:
Originally Posted by rhoggman (Post 1358554) I opted for the cheap way out.... Dremel tool + file down disconnector = fixed Shot 80 rounds no problems.
:10_1_20: :coolbeer: bancha :RockOn: Oh yeah ~ you da man...........felt good don't it ?!? :ok:

rhoggman | 10-15-2008 09:21 AM
Re: Yugo SKS 59/66 Oh Yeah, and that thing was sweatin cosmoline from the heat produced by the barrel. Thought I would try some Hopps #9 to clean any lingering cosmo... That stuff has to be one of the best all around gun cleaner I have used. It smells terrible, but it works great. It pretty much dissolves cosmo on contact, but I would not reccomend using it for a first cleaning of a grease coated gun.... that could get expensive quick.

<SLV> | 10-15-2008 01:07 PM
Re: Yugo SKS 59/66 Quote:
Originally Posted by rhoggman (Post 1359174) Oh Yeah, and that thing was sweatin cosmoline from the heat produced by the barrel. Thought I would try some Hopps #9 to clean any lingering cosmo... That stuff has to be one of the best all around gun cleaner I have used. It smells terrible, but it works great. It pretty much dissolves cosmo on contact, but I would not reccomend using it for a first cleaning of a grease coated gun.... that could get expensive quick.
Use mineral spirits and a tooth brush to remove cosmoline. For the trigger group boil it on the stove for about 15 minutes then blow it out with compressed air. (Open the windows -- the stuff really stinks.) Of course you should follow this wil LIBERAL amounts of Break Free CLP (non-aerosol). I'm sure you know this, but the bolt MUST be disassembled and the firing pin journal thorougly cleaned out in order to prevent slam fires. You can get a spring-loaded firing pin here: http://www.murraysguns.com/sksown.htm For the stock bake it in the oven on LOW heat (170-200) for about 10-15 minutes then wipe it down with a clean cloth. It will produce a real nice finish. As an added bonus you should check out the sights here, especially the narrow front sight post: http://www.tech-sights.com/. For all things SKS this is a great site: http://www.yooperj.com/ Love those SKSs! BTW... you should still send the trigger to Kivaari. He will reduce the pull to 4-5 pounds and nearly eliminate trigger creep. However if you insist on DIY, check out this thorough blog: http://votefordavid.blogspot.com/200...sks-rifle.html

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