Trouble replacing Rem 700 ML firing pin spring

Hi Guys:

I'm trying to replace my Rem. OEM spring with a Wolff #28. I have the Sinclair spring compression tool, have removed firing pin cross pin, and unscrewed the threaded firing pin from the firing pin head that goes into the bolt plug. Here is the problem: I cannot get the firing pin re-threaded into the firing pin head or get the firing pin cross pin back into the firing pin. I have spent a couple hours on this and I am about ready to give up. Can anyone provide some advice/guidance?

Thanks in Advance,

Joe

Is pin hole just slightly not lining up after screwed back on? If so thread in and out till close as possible then redrill cross pin hole.

Thanks for getting back to me Bestill;

No, the problem is getting the threads to realign to allow the parts to be screwed together.

Joe

Are u able to post some photos of the problem?

joeinNJ said:

Thanks for getting back to me Bestill;

No, the problem is getting the threads to realign to allow the parts to be screwed together.

Joe

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Will it screw on with out spring and shroud to ck thread?

Thanks Guys,

I will be travelling for a few days and will respond with pix when I get back.

Joe

Have you checked with U-Tube and Google? Both have saved me many times with gunsmithing issues.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lKCJoPU17Co