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Posted: 1/30/2006 4:47:28 PM EDT
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mine is 3/16 hex head - cant say on the flat slot head. I prefer the hex head, so left it.
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Posted: 1/30/2006 10:27:59 PM EDT
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+1
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Posted: 1/31/2006 2:52:40 AM EDT
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find a Colt or CMT dealer both sell the slotted screw. Personally I like the hex head screw better.
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Posted: 2/1/2006 8:09:37 AM EDT
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The screw is 1" long - 1/4" -28 thread. I know because I was looking into replacing it as well.
What I did instead was hacksaw a groove accross the head, and half way down the Allen socket of the existing screw. This gives the option to use either type of driver. Mine is a Bushmaster also, and the screw is (surprisingly) fairly hard. I used a flat screwdriver to tighten the screw and it did not strip the head. Hope this helps. |
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Posted: 2/1/2006 3:00:34 PM EDT
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Keep in mind you're threading a STEEL screw into an ALUMINUM receiver. If you've worked on cars much, you know just how easy it is to strip out aluminum.
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Posted: 2/1/2006 9:14:08 PM EDT
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Very good point to always keep in mind. |
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Posted: 2/17/2006 4:12:09 PM EDT
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Thats why someone invented a helicoil for thread repairs.
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Posted: 2/17/2006 7:35:39 PM EDT
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I just use JB weld and some car wax.
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