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So I (Shawn rather) just upgraded my M14 with Guarder steel gears, Systema piston head, System spring guide, Systema Bushings, and an SP-100 spring. Now I've read that M14's have a tendency to lose semi-auto due to the cutoff lever wearing down because of the upgrades.

what spring are u useing. Ive read that this only happens on semi only guns although dont quote me on that.

[quote="rap1171"]what spring are you useing. Ive read that this only happens on semi only guns although dont quote me on that.[/quote]

hmmmm ive only heard about it on DMR that are semi auto only with full auto turned off. I know wild turkey was ahving that problem, hit him up.

The cutoff lever will wear out with exessive use of semi. My cutoff lever wore out after about 2500 rounds (I am the third owner and the previous owners liked to use semi a lot). It doesn't matter what type of spring you use. The harder material of your gears may accelerate wear, but I wouldn't worry about it that much. Full auto will not cause any wear on the lever.

well there u have it.

Wild Turkey, did you ever remedy the problem? If so, how?

I haven't fixed it yet. But I have an idea on how to fix it. Just need to solder a few millimeters of material on the cut off lever where it gets worn. I just don't have an iron hot enough for solder thats strong enough. I've tried to fix it using a 25w iron, but my solder broke off after about 25 shots.

[quote="Wild_Turkey"]I haven't fixed it yet. But I have an idea on how to fix it. Just need to solder a few millimeters of material on the cut off lever where it gets worn. I just don't have an iron hot enough for solder thats strong enough. I've tried to fix it using a 25w iron, but my solder broke off after about 25 shots.

[quote="tommyknocker2121"]

Where's freq88??? Tell us your secrets

I would be interested in knowing how to fix it too

i dont have an m14 in front of me, i'm thinking the shrink tubing could be a viable fix if you already have a problem. If I'm not mistaken, the cut-off lever has an extended arm that kicks the switch out of place. It might be possible to dremel off material close to the tooth that engages the lever...add a couple of layers of shrink tubing on the exterior arm so it could kick out the switch...

Would there be any way to modify a V2 or 3 cut off lever to fit in the M14?

[quote="bilabong32"]Would there be any way to modify a V2 or 3 cut off lever to fit in the M14?[/quote]

i could just see nightblade claim that guy as the one from stargate

[quote="spokey"]i could just see nightblade claim that guy as the one from stargate

two L's

Here you go everyone.

[quote="spokey"]i could just see nightblade claim that guy as the one from stargate

[quote="bilabong32"]Here you go everyone.

I just found it on arnies and have not done direct business with them

EDIT: ASGI does not have it

[quote="bilabong32"]It is also here on ASGI for about 4 bucks less

My bad on the ASGI one

I used a very expensive Hakko soldering station and heated the part as hot as I could and used a general soldering line. The part is very small so it was basically get a bit to stick and then file away till it fits.

Well heres the link. The pic of it is around halfway down.

do they have it in stock?

I have found it at 2 different sites and on guarders site. So I am guesing HK shops will have them in stock soon