As I went to remove the bolt from a pre 64 Mod 70 I wasn't able to press the blot stop lever to remove it. The spring must have rusted and I wasn't able to get the plunger to push in. After spraying the plunger with Break-Free and letting it soak over night I removed the action from the stock as well as the lever to expose the plunger. I was then able to depress it and remove the bolt. The plunger wouldn't pop back out though. Does anyone know how I can remove the spring to either clean or replace with a new one???

a trick I was shown on a rusted pluunger ejector was to soak with oil,then use the tip of a vibrating engraving pencils.

if the spring is not completely rusted and has some strength,it will push the plunger back out

If you have a set of number drills, find one that is a snug fit into the ID of the spring, twist it a bit clockwise until it grabs the spring and pull it out.

If that don't work, send it to me and I will send you some cash for your trouble.

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Originally posted by Jay7_11:
After spraying the plunger with Break-Free and letting it soak over night I removed the action from the stock as well as the lever to expose the plunger.

In the future you might hold off spraying anything on the action until you have first removed the stock.

To remove a frozen coil spring, thread a small screw into it and pull.

Guys if you would read his post, the plunger is stuck inside the plunger bore.

Keep adding a good penetrant and let it work. Tap with a non marring hammer to create vibrations.

Note: have the muzzle down when adding the penetrant and allowing it to work. Put the muzzle up when tapping. Progress will be slow but it should come back out eventually. Perhaps add a little heat from a blow dryer etc.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by airgun1:
Guys if you would read his post, the plunger is stuck inside the plunger bore.

There is no "Plunger bore" with the pre-64 model 70. The plunger fits into the spring and both fit into the hole in the receiver. If you are referring to the "plunger bore" as the hole in the receiver, then OK.
Do what Westpac says, I think if you can find a small enuf screw that would be the way to go.

Got it!

Remove the stock. Flush the area with acetone or similar solvent to remove the oil. Take it to an EXPERIENCED TIG welder and have him stick his electrode to it and then pull it out.

Oooooo! Good one and I know just the guy to do it.

Thanks for the ideas guys. Well the serious ones anyway.