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8/18/2008 11:31:36 AM EDT
Do you use the crush washer with the Phantom? I put the crush washer on and the Phantom stops 90 degrees off (the blank section without vents points to the 9 o'clock position when looking down from the receiver)

If I do it without the crush washer, will it be properly aligned?
8/18/2008 12:15:00 PM EDT
[#1]
Yes...you use the crush washer.

The washer goes on with the small protruded side of the washer facing the flange on the barrel.  Then you tighten the flash suppressor to 15-25 ft. lbs. or when the non-vented section is pointing down.
8/18/2008 4:06:37 PM EDT
[#2]
Sometimes you have to thin the CW a little bit.  You should not have to tighten them more than 1/2 turn but it seems I always get one that is between 1/2 and almost a full turn out.  Just thin the CW with a file until the Phantom is about 1/4 turn out and then "crush" it the rest of the way until indexed properly.
8/19/2008 7:54:17 AM EDT
[#3]
The Phantom currently IS 1/4 turn from proper indexing...guess I just need to crank on it more with the wrench
8/19/2008 8:12:13 AM EDT
[#4]
Mine went on without a problem, but I did crank it good and tight.  You probably just need to apply a little more muscle (ask your girlfriend for help if you have problems )
8/19/2008 9:41:33 AM EDT
[#5]
Dont be hating...I didnt have it in a vice or anything, I was just holding it in my lap while cranking it
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