In stripping the action of the 16ga Fox I have in order to give it a good cleaning, I realized that the "yoke" that connects the rotary bolt to the top-lever axle is broken. One side of the yoke simply broke off--it seemed fine when I pulled it out, I soaked it in TSP for a few minutes to get the gunk off and when I pulled it out to scrub it down it was in two pieces.
The break appears almost "granular", as if it was a cast part. I've posted some ads looking for the part, assuming I have a hard time finding a used one do you suppose it would be better to try and repair this one (by welding?) or to try to make a new one? It appears to be a part I could make myself, but I don't know what type of steel to use nor how to correctly harden it so as not to damage the other parts it is in contact with, etc.
Any thoughts on this? Anyone know if this part is the same size on 12ga vs 16/20ga Foxes?
Thanks,
Dave
Last edited by David Furman; 07/04/10 12:14 PM.
