SharmanAJUSMC 0 Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 does anyone know where I can find another top cover? for some reason mine has started to fly off when I shoot heavy loads, and it only comes off in the front. Perhalps someone knows of a fix for this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bvamp 604 Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 I have an EAA make s12 (year 01, first two digits after the H in your serial #) that had that problem. What you do, is the lower contacting surface of the REAR of the cover, put a rubber band over the lip of it, and use a pliar to bend it backwards a little bit. trial fit, repeat if nessecary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SharmanAJUSMC 0 Posted March 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 cool thanks for the quick reply, my saiga is like the 2nd weapon i bought. got it back in 01 its an EEA dated 2000 I dont have an H in my serial at all though, so im not sure what you ment there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SharmanAJUSMC 0 Posted March 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 ok bvamp i just sat down with my saiga in front of me to do as you suggested but, Im not quite sure I follow you on what to bend... can you break it down kindergarden style for me? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kellysguy 1 Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 The back part under the " release button" where it contacts the reciever. Bend it out (rearward towards the stock) to in effect make the cover longer. Use the rubber band or whatever to cover it to keep from maring the finish from "bending tool". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bvamp 604 Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 (edited) sorry for late reply. the rear of the cover. underneath where the recoil spring detainer or whatever it is passes through the hole in the cover.....that bottom lip on the very REAR is what needs a little bending out, to the rear of the gun. Mine only needed a little bit. I would use something to protect the finish, as well, what I used being a rubber band between the cover metal and pliar. what you are basically doing, is flaring the lip out just a tiny bit, to make the seating portion of the dust cover "longer" in how it seats on top of the reciever. edit - yeh, what kellsguy said! Edited March 16, 2008 by Bvamp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nico Cujo 1 Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 sorry for late reply. the rear of the cover. underneath where the recoil spring detainer or whatever it is passes through the hole in the cover.....that bottom lip on the very REAR is what needs a little bending out, to the rear of the gun. Mine only needed a little bit. I would use something to protect the finish, as well, what I used being a rubber band between the cover metal and pliar. what you are basically doing, is flaring the lip out just a tiny bit, to make the seating portion of the dust cover "longer" in how it seats on top of the reciever. edit - yeh, what kellsguy said! Wow! You guys have advice on everything. Gotta love it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philg80 1 Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 If you read my first drum beta testing post you will see I had to fix my gun as well. I used a hammer. It is an ak of course. My cover was flying off so I sat the receiver top cover with the rear angle on top of a 4"x4" block. You should be looking down at the inside rear of the top cover. I slid 1/16th of an inch off of the block of wood and then "tweaked" that edge with an 18oz Estwing framing hammer! Problem solved. Test and repeat as necessary. Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackb 0 Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Also, make sure the gas system is not on #2 when you shoot heavy loads. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 I had to give the cover on my S-.308 a whack. No problen, just sheet metal, and sometimes need a little body and fender work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pistol fixer 0 Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Hello SharmanAJUSMC; if the hammering does not work or if the cover gets broken. Tantal had top covers a while back. i bought a couple. they were like new. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kellysguy 1 Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 My Norinco cover fits it good too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SharmanAJUSMC 0 Posted March 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 Thanks for all the great replies everyone, thats why this forum kicks ass. I always get my questions answered without being made to look like an ass for not knowing already. The only question i've asked that went unanswered was where to procure another mag catch spring, which, if anyone wants to know I fixed using a "inch" pattern FAL frame lock spring. I just shortened it a tiny bit and now my catch has more tension than when it was new... Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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