AK ejector troubles...

[DS94901]

Pictures of the ejector would help. It sounds like the ejector was improperly heat treated and has mushroomed out of shape.

Pretty sure there is no mushrooming. At least to my observation but we'll see after taking another look and posting pics.

[nicoroshi]

Pictures of the ejector would help. It sounds like the ejector was improperly heat treated and has mushroomed out of shape.

This^^^

[DS94901]

Finally some photos. I also noticed that the front of the receiver is significantly wider than the rear. You can see how close the bolt runs to the edge of the receiver when pulled back and how much distance there is when pushed forward. Measured with a digital caliper at:

1.345" just in front of the rear trunion
1.387" just in front of center support
1.367" just behind front trunion





While taking these photos I noticed a pretty deep gouge on the bottom side of the ejector that I'd never noticed before. Although the bolt never appears to be hanging up on this, I'm sure it's a problem (duh).





and finally some additional shots of the ejector, rails, etc. The top of the ejector is pretty dinged up from me hammering around, trying to raise/lower it but is surprisingly smooth, believe it or not. I appreciate any and all suggestions and knowledge that any of you can impart on me. I know this rifle is a bit of a mess but I have a hard time believing that it is beyond repair when savages in Afghanistan can can have perfectly functional rifles, built with dark age technology. So until I have the time to build up another kit with the guidance of an expert, I'm trying to make due with what I have. Thanks guys.

[Jayruta]

Ejector doesn't look too beat up. Some pictures of your bolt face might help. I'm guess new extractor or extractor spring since the ejector is not beat up. What angle is it throwing the spent shells that do go out? Up? Down? Barely stripping?

[3DGearGuy]

Check tension of the extractor....

Also, check to make sure extractor is clean and gummed up...

If your receiver measures the same on the bottom half of it, you may want to VERY gently coax the top of the receiver back into alignment. IF the receiver is wide enough that the extractor isn't getting far enough "into" the bolt, that may be your problem.

Also, measure.... outside of receiver to tip of ejector. What's that measurement?

[Pumkinking]

One of mine had the same issue.I replaced my recoil spring and never had an issue after that.
I would have 1 out of 10 rounds.
You never know how used some parts are in a parts kit.

[Gunsmith Dan]

To be honest none of those pictures help and are not the pictures several of us requested.

We need pictures of the extractor, that part that holds the case rim on the bolt face of the bolt. Please take pictures of that area with and without case inserted as well as side shots to see if extractor is sticking out.

Thanks

[Jayruta]

Where you located? If you are in sd we can go shooting and try a few things.

[Alex$]

It might be the photo, but it looks like your receiver is bowing out due to recoil at the magwell/ejector. This can affect the clearance of the ejector.

When you were bending the receiver, did it bend right the first time, or did it come out crooked and need adjustment?

Also, check the rivets on the front trunnion.

[DS94901]

Jayruta, I'm in Marin County, but thanks for the offer.
Alex$, the flat bent normally the first time.

After doing more checking and trying to move the bolt around while sliding it back and forth with a dummy round, I can't move the bolt far enough out of alignment for the ejector to miss the shell which I guess is good.

Here are a handful of photos showing the bolt face and extractor.

[meaty-btz]

When the BCG is in the position it is in the last picture can you wiggle it, twisting left and right and make the claw go out of position to extract?

[DS94901]

When the BCG is in the position it is in the last picture can you wiggle it, twisting left and right and make the claw go out of position to extract?

Not much wiggle room. I tried and can't get it to moveto a position where it would go out of position.

[Gunsmith Dan]

Sounds like it is time for you to get a pro involved to do some hands on Diag on it as the pictures all look ok with nothing really sticking out as the obvious cause.

[DS94901]

That's what I figured. Now to find someone in my area

[ott1]

What is that?