Removing the Hammer

[ChemiKal_Angel]

First I need to say this is my first Angel so I don't know a ton about them right now. Anyways, the reason I need to remove the hammer is because I broke the small o-ring right in front of it and am constantly leaking air. I tried stretching the o-ring over it but when I got it to the spot the o-ring was too big. What is the best/ easiest way to remove the hammer? I tried pulling on it with pliers but that didn't seem to work. Is there a trick to removing it? (I know you have to remove the little screw in it too). Also, my breech block will not open. How should I go about fixing this? I have no idea how or when this happened it just quit opening for some reason. Thanks for any help.

[MooShoo1717]

To get your breech block open take off your barrel and stick something down there. Your bolt is probably forward a little bit. For the rest of the stuff hopefully someone else will respond! GL

[russ]

I would recommend getting it to a Master Tech.
It is still under warranty.

If you are the type that likes to do your own work, then I would recommend purchasing a bolt removal clamp. It makes things a lot easier, and it comes with instructions.

[napnap]

If your breech won't open its one of two things- your bolt is stuck or your ram is adjusted too far forward. If it is your bolt do like MooShoo1717 said. If it is your ram turn it counter-clockwise a little.

To remove your hammer, yes, remove the grub screw on the side first. Then use a strap wrench and twist the hammer off. Do not use pliers unless they are soft faced as they may scratch the hammer. Be careful not to bend the ram shaft. You may have to lightly heat the hammer as it is loctited.