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Posted: 5/31/2009 9:45:23 PM EDT
| I'm currently working on a build. The stripped receiver that was shipped to me looks like it was dipped in oil before shipment. I guess the question I'm asking is whether I should wipe down the receiver clean of oil before I begin assembling? |
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The oil is simply there to keep it from rusting if it is going to be sitting for a while. I would probably wipe it off before assembling, then lube all necessary parts after. Joseph That's what I figured, I'll just degrease the inside of the receiver, wipe it down with a gun cloth, install parts and lube where necessary. I'm assuming the threads on the lower for the receiver extension doesn't need any lube also, correct? |
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Aluminum rusts?  Sorry, corrode (if any of the bare aluminum is exposed from something like a scratch) I'm assuming the threads on the lower for the receiver extension doesn't need any lube also, correct?
Wouldn't hurt to put a small amount of lube on it but I don't believe it is necessary. |
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I'll just degrease the inside of the receiver, wipe it down with a gun cloth, install parts and lube where necessary. The oil is there as a preservative. I usually degrease with automotive brake cleaner, then apply a very light coat of CLP with a paint brush and wipe down with a black t-shirt. Quoted:
I'm assuming the threads on the lower for the receiver extension doesn't need any lube also, correct? Greasing the threads of the lower receiver is recommended IAW the -23. This will prevent galling of the threads. This is also a topic that gets covered a lot. I suggest you read through the forum and do a search on grease. ETA: Pg. 3-81................http://www.ar15.com/content/manuals/TM9-1005-319-23.pdf |
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I'll just degrease the inside of the receiver, wipe it down with a gun cloth, install parts and lube where necessary. The oil is there as a preservative. I usually degrease with automotive brake cleaner, then apply a very light coat of CLP with a paint brush and wipe down with a black t-shirt. Quoted:
I'm assuming the threads on the lower for the receiver extension doesn't need any lube also, correct? Greasing the threads of the lower receiver is recommended IAW the -23. This will prevent galling of the threads. This is also a topic that gets covered a lot. I suggest you read through the forum and do a search on grease. ETA: Pg. 3-81................http://www.ar15.com/content/manuals/TM9-1005-319-23.pdf I ordered some Aeroshell Grease 33MS, I believe this is what I need, correct? Would it be wise to grease the pistol grip screw as well? |
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I'm currently working on a build. The stripped receiver that was shipped to me looks like it was dipped in oil before shipment. I guess the question I'm asking is whether I should wipe down the receiver clean of oil before I begin assembling? Since you do not know what kind of oil it is , I would dunk it in solvent , let it dry ( or use compressed air to blow the solvent off the metal ) . I am going to start a build in a few days , thinking about dunking upper & lower & small parts in tranny fluid & then letting it drain on paper towels or rags ? Then use CLP on it when it is finished . God bless Wyr |
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