[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Crush Washer Question

Posted: 3/21/2012 3:33:53 PM EDT

When installing my compensator it is exactly 180 degrees off, is that too far for a crush washer to be crushed?

Posted: 3/21/2012 3:35:05 PM EDT

[#1]

sounds just about right the directions that came with my muzzle said to hand tighten and then tighten at least another quarter turn. it was 1/2 turn to index properly

Posted: 3/21/2012 3:39:09 PM EDT

[#2]

If you feel it is going to take too much torque to put on, you can lap either side on a stone or diamond hone. Sometimes it happens. It is good to have a supply of them so you can just pick another one and try it.

Too much torque would be where your wrench is gonna slip and bung up the FH.

Posted: 3/21/2012 3:45:01 PM EDT

[#3]

you won't over torque it unless the crush washer is totally flat. The standard notch on an armorers wrench has a bit of play on many muzzles. A real wrench might prevent any slippage.

Posted: 3/21/2012 3:53:46 PM EDT

[#4]

Okay thanks guys. And also, does the kind of conned in side go toward the gun or downrange?

Posted: 3/21/2012 4:01:57 PM EDT

[#5]

small pointy side goes towards the gun

Posted: 3/23/2012 6:40:29 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
When installing my compensator it is exactly 180 degrees off, is that too far for a crush washer to be crushed?

15-20 ft lbs, or up to 1-1/4 turns.

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