MG 42 Booster bushing repair
This tutorial will guide you through replacing the booster bushing with
a Wise Lite Arms replacement bushing.
The first step is to cut off the old bushing and square up the front of
the receiver.
a Wise Lite Arms replacement bushing.
The first step is to cut off the old bushing and square up the front of
the receiver.
Next grind and file the inside diameter so the bushing fits tightly, and
straight.
straight.
The bushing is indexed so it needs to be installed with the proper
orientation. Insert the barrel bushing and with the open side facing to the
right, scribe a line on the top.
orientation. Insert the barrel bushing and with the open side facing to the
right, scribe a line on the top.
Next the proper depth of the bushing needs to be established. The
overall length of the receiver is 37 11/16", insert the bushing and set the
length. Then scribe a line around the bushing to aid in setting it straight.
overall length of the receiver is 37 11/16", insert the bushing and set the
length. Then scribe a line around the bushing to aid in setting it straight.
Insert the bushing into the receiver with the reference line to the top
and centered and the bushing set to the proper depth, it is ready to be
tacked in place.
and centered and the bushing set to the proper depth, it is ready to be
tacked in place.