User Panel
User Panel
User Panel
|
Posted: 2/15/2021 8:33:15 PM EDT
[#1]
I know you don’t want to ruin the nut, but as you have another, drill a hole all the way through in what ever diameter you had a rod or large screw driver and put some muscle on it
|
|
|
|
Posted: 2/15/2021 11:07:39 PM EDT
[#2]
heat
|
|
|
|
Posted: 2/16/2021 5:19:21 PM EDT
[#3]
Quoted: I know you don’t want to ruin the nut, but as you have another, drill a hole all the way through in what ever diameter you had a rod or large screw driver and put some muscle on it Good idea. with that method, there is the possibility of saving this nut for use as a spare. Quoted: heat A MAPP torch did nothing but burn off the paint. |
|
|
|
Posted: 2/16/2021 5:24:05 PM EDT
[#4]
had this problem with my recent build (had a build thread in GD)
Heat is what got it for me. Heat, loosening the other end of the gas tube, PB Blaster in everywhere, and tape wrapped vice grips. The next suggestion I was given was trying a relief cut in the receiver stub, just like most do to free the barrel from the stub. |
|
|
|
Posted: 2/18/2021 4:36:37 PM EDT
[#5]
It took heat, vice grips, hole drilled through the shank, a rod through that hole, and bit of alcohol-fueled rage, but that sucker came off. It didn't look like there was much rust, and the notches weren't mushroomed from overtightening, so I have no idea how it was on there so securely. Anyway, it's in my spares box, and I saved the carry handle.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 2/18/2021 6:19:38 PM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryQuoted: It took heat, vice grips, hole drilled through the shank, a rod through that hole, and bit of alcohol-fueled rage, but that sucker came off. It didn't look like there was much rust, and the notches weren't mushroomed from overtightening, so I have no idea how it was on there so securely. Anyway, it's in my spares box, and I saved the carry handle. Sometimes stuff just gets stuck bad. I had a older DSA FAL where I could not get the flash hider off to save my life. We hit it with a MAP torch, carbon breaker, and tried using a breaker bar to get enough leverage to get it off and it would not budge. Ended up having to dremel it out and we thankfully got it with no damage to the barrel. But there was no loctite, solder, or weld keeping it on. I had only put about 50 rounds through the gun before we did it so it even seemed excessive for carbon buildup. It was a real PITA. |
|
|
|
Posted: 2/18/2021 6:26:07 PM EDT
[#7]
VISE GRIPS and $10
https://www.apexgunparts.com/fal-gas-tube-extension-refinished.html First wrap it in duct-tape and try the vise-grips. You might bugger it less than you would expect. |
|
|
|
Posted: 2/19/2021 7:35:20 PM EDT
[#8]
Quoted: Sometimes stuff just gets stuck bad. I had a older DSA FAL where I could not get the flash hider off to save my life. We hit it with a MAP torch, carbon breaker, and tried using a breaker bar to get enough leverage to get it off and it would not budge. Ended up having to dremel it out and we thankfully got it with no damage to the barrel. But there was no loctite, solder, or weld keeping it on. I had only put about 50 rounds through the gun before we did it so it even seemed excessive for carbon buildup. It was a real PITA. No shit. Performing gun surgery can be fun, and it can be not that.  Quoted: VISE GRIPS and $10 https://www.apexgunparts.com/fal-gas-tube-extension-refinished.html First wrap it in duct-tape and try the vise-grips. You might bugger it less than you would expect. The vise grips didn't damage the surface too badly, and the drilled holes would be under the handguards. Anyway, that one's in the spare parts box, and I have another ready to go on the rifle once I pick up the receiver. |
|
|
Win a FREE Membership!
Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!
You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.
AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.
Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.
Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.
AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.
