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Ithaca 37 forend problem.

hazegray
I have an Ithaca 37 Featherlite 20 gauge with a bit of a pump problem. The original forend got loose, started slipping loose from the metal rod going back to the action, then broke back where the wood is thinnest on the side. I ordered a new forend now, and it looks to be of good quality.

The problem is that the new forend still doesn't fully engage the metal rod enough to ensure full action motion. There is no fastener to hook wood to rod to metal guide tube. A couple of dimples from rod to guide tube look like they could be rivet-like, but they are not actually connected. Is tightness and force-fit supposed to be the only connection here?

Has anyone noticed this problem before or have any ideas on how this should all be connected properly on a 37?

Thanks,

HazeGray
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  • 260
    the forend should slip over the tube. at the front there is a forend nut to hold it in place.
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  • hazegray
    Yes, the nut at the front goes on just fine and tightens down good. Then after reassembly, when I pump the action, sometimes the flat metal rod running back to the action sort of comes loose a bit, resulting in the action not closing all the way. It's as if there is not enough tension between that flat rod, the tube, and the wood.

    HazeGray
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  • 260
    do you know where the release is for the action bar? it is in the bottom of the bolt. it could be worn causing it to slip loose. hope this helps you
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  • 260
    do you know where the release is for the action bar? it is in the bottom of the bolt. it could be worn causing it to slip loose. hope this helps you
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  • 260
    i might not fully understand your problem. i know that i could fix it if i could get some hands on
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