Torx driver for Archimedes ejector screw?

[Gunmack]

I finally got my Archimedes action out of the California 10 day lock up. Unfortunately, I discovered that in order to insert the ARC action wrench you have to remove the ejector assembly and the screw requires a driver that is smaller than a T10. Does anyone know the torx size required?

Ted supplies nice schematics for his actions but does not specify the torx drivers required. Anyone with experience in this matter would be greatly appreciated. I really don’t want to have to purchase an entire set of micro torx drivers if I don’t have to.

 

[Hetzer]

It's a T7 or T8. I can't tell you which of those two because mine is a double ended bit in a Klein set. I think I bought the set at Home Depot. Hard to find individual pieces that small. At least if you have my patience level that is.

 

[FrozenFingers]

It's a T8

 

[celltech]

Just get a cheap combo torx key set from Amazon...and put a dab of blue loctite on that screw when you put it back.

 

[PinesAndProjectiles]

Just get a WIHA or WERA combo torx key set from somewhere other than Amazon...and put a dab of blue loctite on that screw when you put it back.

FIFY

 

[m1match]

Are you sure you need to remove the ejector to insert the ARC action wrench??? I have an ARC action wrench bought when I got my Nucleus 1.0 action and it works in my Archimedes without removing the ejector. I think it’s possible to insert the action wrench in the wrong rotation.

 

[m1match]

I would email ARC with your questions and give it a few days to get an answer

 

[357Max]

I would email ARC with your questions and give it a few days to get an answer

m1 - I think you may have the old action wrench. It was recalled & they will probably exchange it for you. See link.
I had to remove the ejector when using the new wrench.

Product Update - Wrench | American Rifle Company

www.americanrifle.com

 

[m1match]

Guess I’ll be sending my wrench back to ARC, thanks for the heads up

 

[Gunmack]

Thank you all kindly for the quick responses. It’s very much appreciated.

 

[Ledzep]

I used a mill, but you could probably pull it off with a dremel, but I just ran a cut on the left side of the wrench to relieve the area where the ejector sits to allow me to insert the wrench without removing the ejector.