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Posted: 7/22/2015 7:57:40 PM EDT
I've got to remove a flash hider that has loctite on the threads.  How hard is it going to be to remove the FH? Any suggestions on how to attack this chore?
Link Posted: 7/22/2015 8:14:29 PM EDT
[#1]
Harbor Freight...

heat gun...

patience...

Link Posted: 7/22/2015 8:28:41 PM EDT
[#2]
Add to the list above:  good vice, well fitting wrench, and arm strength.
Link Posted: 7/22/2015 9:09:29 PM EDT
[#3]
heat gun for like 2 minutes or so, should be no problem.
Link Posted: 7/22/2015 9:57:51 PM EDT
[#4]
Red does not like 500 degrees.
Link Posted: 7/22/2015 10:09:23 PM EDT
[#5]
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Harbor Freight...

heat gun...

patience...

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Words more true have not been spoken...
Link Posted: 7/22/2015 10:42:42 PM EDT
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Depends on the "red"

Loctite 2620 has an OPERATING temperature of 650 F.
Link Posted: 7/23/2015 8:21:55 AM EDT
[#7]
5 mag dumps go home and remove.

loctite does not like heat. heat it up untill you smell it cooking off, stop let cool and remove.
Link Posted: 7/23/2015 8:36:18 AM EDT
[#8]
thanks fellas.  Liberal application of heat duly noted.
Link Posted: 7/23/2015 2:21:45 PM EDT
[#9]
rocksett  is the devil actually.
Link Posted: 7/27/2015 11:21:22 AM EDT
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24 hour water soak helps rocksett.
Link Posted: 8/9/2015 8:18:27 AM EDT
[#11]
It isn't a big deal if you use the correct tools- Barrel Blocks, not a reaction rod or clamshell.

With correct barrel blocks, you can simply twist it off.

Without them...everything else is a gamble.  

Link Posted: 8/10/2015 9:40:25 PM EDT
[#12]
MAP torch.
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