[ARCHIVED THREAD] - free float tube

Posted: 11/22/2009 2:56:16 PM EDT

I removed to free float tube using a strap wrench, then came the adabter so i try to use my dpms wrench with the hooks out the side and i cant get the adapter to budge. it seems like it is way over tourqed. any suggestions on how to remove this adapter?

Posted: 11/22/2009 3:07:05 PM EDT

[#1]

As long as the gas tube has been removed, probably have to use a cheater bar. When you put it back make sure its over 30 and under 80fb lbs. I prefer the 30 to 50 range. You might need to lap the face of the reciever to achieve this. I use Brownells lapping tool on all of my uppers when I assemble them.

Posted: 11/22/2009 3:37:22 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
I removed to free float tube using a strap wrench, then came the adabter so i try to use my dpms wrench with the hooks out the side and i cant get the adapter to budge. it seems like it is way over tourqed. any suggestions on how to remove this adapter?

Are you talking about the barrel nut?

Posted: 11/22/2009 4:29:41 PM EDT

[#3]

Who is the manufacturer of the free float tube? Some have adapters that require the use of red loctite.

Posted: 11/23/2009 4:02:12 AM EDT

[#4]

it is a dpms tube. i talking about the adapter that is left after you unscrew the tube. it requires the wrnech with the spikes on the side but i cant get it to budge to come off and i dont know how to get it off since i cant make it budge

Posted: 11/23/2009 4:20:45 AM EDT

[#5]

Try warming it up, some dipchit may have put locktite on it. Why they let idiots play with locktite is beyond me....<><....:(

Posted: 11/23/2009 4:40:38 AM EDT

[#6]

Kroil the crap out of it twice a day for a few days, then apply some grunt. If that doesn't work, heat it with a torch and try again.

I just had a YHM tube barrel nut that was a bitch to remove, and it wasn't even Loctited.

Posted: 11/23/2009 8:26:58 AM EDT

[#7]

Careful applying too much ass - those "adapters" are usually aluminum and i've seen bent gas tube holes from too much torque.

Agree with soaking in a solvent. Move it back and forth to grind the loctite a little - get yourself some running room.

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