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MG34/42 Crank belt loader

Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 10:50 am
by m2ball
I have a 34 belt loader that will load the belts with ease as long as I hold the latch that secures the belt with lite tension. If I lock the latch as it is sopposed to work, the belt and the cartridge jam because of to much tension. Is there a cure for this? Has anyone run into this problem? I'm afraid to file or bend this thing without consulting the group.

Thanks for your help.

Re: MG34/42 Crank belt loader

Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 8:46 pm
by BELTLEAD
I had the same problem with a Yugo copy of the WW2 style MG34/42 belt loader.I had to straighten a part on the belt guide to make it work but I don't remember the exact part.I just remember that the part had a slight twist to it.

Re: MG34/42 Crank belt loader

Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 5:19 pm
by m2ball
Thanks for the help. I was able to bend the latch to level with the base, and it now works fine.