SKS Dissapointment
Took my Yugo I bought used ,to the range today and every other round gets stuck in the bolt, won't eject totally. Tried it again and now I have to use a hammer to get the bolt back (it won't cycle on every round) and no I have not shut the gas shut off valve. I don't know what to do. If I fire with the gas shut off open(??) It will fire everytime but I need to manually cycle it, but I don't need a hammer to break the bolt loose... Any Ideas? How do I clean the Gas shut-off assembly????
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Hi,
Sorry to hear about your problem with the SKS. They are usually a very reliable weapon. I would suggest a complete cleaning to begin with.
Try this link to SKS cleaning and maintenance.
http://www.surplusrifle.com/sks/index.asp
Hope it gives you the information you need.
Regards,
Heavyiron
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I live in KS and from way over here I can detect that you did not throughly clean ALL the cosmoline out of the rifle.
ALL the Cosmoline.
And for God's sake, until you get it cleaned (especially the bolt assembly, especially the firing pin) be very, very careful when cycling the bolt to load a live round. If the firing pin gets stuck in the "forward" position you can possibily get a "slam fire" and hurt/kill someone.0 -
There was no live round in it when I have to manually cycle it. This is what happens....
I'll fire a round and the bolt is still in the forward position so I pull the trigger again to fire another and the trigger lets go as normal but nothing happens (not a misfire). I try to pull the bolt and it's stuck in the closed position. Someone else who owns a Chinese SKS came over and said there wouldn't be a live round in the chamber. I had to put the butt on the bench and put all my weight on the bolt to get it to come back. There was the same spent round in the chamber.
Basically the round will go off and not cycle the bolt back at all as if the gas shut-off in the wrong position, making me think that the gas shut off assembly is dirty. How do I get it out?????
As far as the cleaning goes... I stripped the entire thing down and it was a used gun so it wasn't full of cosmoline. I cleaned the hell out of it and everything cycles smooth.
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I agree with what the others said. You may need to boil that bolt in a pan of hot water to get all the comsoline out.
Also I have noticed that other new SKS owners miss cleaning the cosmoline out from the spring piston assembly located under the rear sight. Your problem sounds like you might've missed that area.
Once you do get all that crap out of that rifle get yourself a slip on rubber recoil pad / but cuff. I find I can shoot my SKS a heck of alot better when I increase the length of pull.
Edit: Looks like we both replied at the same time.
Also check here:
http://www.surplusrifle.com/shooting/lastgreatsks/index.asp
Yugo 59/66 Gas Shut-Off Valve
One of the most common questions I get through the website is:
Jamie, I just purchased an Yugo SKS and :
* When I go to the range it does not eject the spent cartridges;or
* I have to cycle the bolt manually to get the carbine to fire; or
* Aren't they supposed to be a semi-auto firearm?
The problem most likely is that the carbine's gas shut-off valve as pictured above is set to the grenade launch or gas off position. In this position the gas is vented off and never reaches the gas piston to drive back the bolt and bolt carrier, thus cycling the action.
To remedy this problem you should place your gas shut-off valve as pictured above in the semi-auto position, forward and to the right. This will direct vented gas back through the gas tube and drive the gas piston back into the gas piston extension rod. The gas piston extension rod will impact the bolt carrier and drive the bolt to the rear of the receiver.
If after setting the valve correctly you still have the same problem, then you should remove the gas tube and make sure the gas port (a small hole below the shut-off valve that ports directly into the barrel) is clean of carbon and dirt.
If this does not remedy the problem you probably have either a faulty gas shut-off valve or a possible leak in the gas system.? Depending on your skill set and comfort with attempting a repair on your firearm you can purchase all of the parts from multiple sources.
A good Yugo 59/66 parts source is:
Numrich (e-gunparts.com)
Otherwise return the firearm to whence you purchased it or take it to a reputable gunsmith to be repaired.
Edit #2:
Check out this area here:
Alot of guys miss this. When cleaning
Couple other thoughts:
Maybe your spring recoil spring is in backwards?
The spring in above pic is missing?
You may need to run a few pipe cleaners through the shut off valve into the barrel. If no pipe cleaner available, there ought to be a pick looking peice of metal in the cleaning kit. Not sure but you may be able to get into the gas shut off with that.
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Here is a forum that helped me a lot when I was working on my SKS, http://www.sksboards.com/forum/index.php?sid=99841292b8a29699ac379cd031845a15
Many of the members are extremely knowledgeable regarding them. It's my understanding the Yugo's gas system has caused problems for many folks. Search the archives, also post your questions/problems. I sure your get some positve guidance.0 -
They sell a nice little booklet for sks rifles. Hatchett's Distributing at 859- 734 -4795 can help you out.He' a member here, maybe he'll help you out if he reads this post. Just don't remove the front sight post.
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cubsolvers, what's confusing me is that you said after you shoot it you pull the trigger again and the hammer falls? that means that the bolt is traveling back and recocking the hammer. 0 -
I've never though about that, GOOD POINT. I feel like a dumbass now. Well I'm going back to the range today and we'll find out whats going on. I took apart the gas valve assembly and the valve itself is chewed up from the corrosive ammo pretty badly, probably leaking through, was very dirty though. I'll try it today and post back here when I get back.
Thanks everyone.
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Still doing the same thing. Think I'll replace the gas valve assembly.
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You are not a dumbass. You can't know till you learn. My compliments on your determination. Just one thing more I might suggest though. If the barrel (bore) is in bad shape, why don't you make this a parts gun, and save that money towards a nice Yugo with a shiney bore. Find one in the $150.00 to $200.00 range and be certain to nail the seller down on a good bore. Question him before you bid or buy, and be as sure as possible.
Frog.
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You are throwing good money after bad. Check out this link: http://www.dansammo.com/images/inv/yugo.asp If I had $2000 lying arround I would be all over it.
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