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Post by NZ L1A1 Collector on Apr 9, 2006 5:39:55 GMT 1
As the Subject says I'm after a detailed exploded view of a 08 Maxim for a restoration project my mate is working on. He's restoring a ex-War Souvenir Maxim that had been sitting out in the weather for 80 years before being rescued and squirreled away in a collection. Unfortunately by that time it was basically all rusted together, the previous owner was meaning to restore it but had never got past soaking it in oil. Now my mate has it and has progressed in pulling some of it apart. But he really needs to separate the receiver from the jacket and barrel without damaging anything. Also he needs to remove the cocking handle, feed tray block etc. Help  |
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Post by woodsy on Apr 9, 2006 10:01:52 GMT 1
Hi Kevin
I can organise some exploded views for you, but first you need to use reverse electolysis and remove all the rust. Find a plastic container that is large enough to completely submerge the gun (the household bath will do if thewife isn't looking!), and fill it with a solution of water and 5-8% caustic soda. Get a battery charger and a piece of stainless steel sheet about 8" square. Connect the positive to the stainless sheet and the negative to the gun (making sure they are separated in the bath) and turn on the power for a few hours and then check the progress. Eventually all the rust will disappear leaving bright steel. The gun needs to be thoroughly degreased before putting in the bath.
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Post by Richard Fisher on Apr 9, 2006 10:14:13 GMT 1
I know you are too far away for me to sort something out but I am currently putting a bath in the garage to do just this job and act as a parts wash for me (with the guns) and Dad (with tractor and Land Rover parts). It is replacing the sink and will be plumbed in as normal. Only difference is that it is at bench height and we have chosen a shallow bath (like those for the elderly) so that parts can be washed without having to bend the back. A good idea for anyone that wants to do it.
To the matter at hand, I have some parts diagrams but I will check to see if they are what you want.
TTFN
Rich
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Post by NZ L1A1 Collector on Apr 9, 2006 20:56:08 GMT 1
Thanx for the replies guys, very helpful as always.
I'll let my mate know about the electrolysis system and well get one set up and get this MG08 sorted out. The gun is going to be restored the best we can and put back on display. It will need some replacement parts like the spade grip frame and wooden handles and we have to sort out some kind of mount for it too. But of course at this stage were simply trying to get it stripped.
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Post by tom on Apr 9, 2006 21:37:44 GMT 1
Hi Kevin
my friends on the continent have sent me quite a bit of stuff in German I've never bothered to list as it's outside my area of interest. Theres several manuals with some very nice drawings of the 08 and 15, parts, cutaways and what have you, want me to dig them out.
ATB
Tom
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Post by markfinneran on Dec 9, 2006 6:28:21 GMT 1
Have you spoken to Glenn Hyatt of the US Marine Corps Museum. he is an expert German MG restorer?
Mark
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Post by dwmmg08 on Mar 3, 2007 21:59:52 GMT 1
So how did it go on this? Can you post pictures? Your best bet for an exploded view and instructions would be to buy the book the Devil's Paintbrush, it will give you all the information you need, in english. IMA in the US has reproduction wood grips for the 08 and some small parts that you may want to get, and could surely be sent to New Zealand!
glad to see you guys can own and shoot MG's with at least blanks in NZ, I shoot our Maxims up here in the states a lot. Lot's of fun, blanks or live! :-D
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