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Posted: 1/26/2016 7:34:27 PM EDT

Hey guys. So while I was assembling a lower blue loctite from the buffer tube got into the buffer detent hole and now the detent is stuck in there. I tried heating it with a butane torch but that didn't work. I tried spraying carb cleaner and that didn't break it free.

Any suggestions?

Posted: 1/26/2016 7:44:13 PM EDT

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scalding hot water, and a small metal pick

Posted: 1/26/2016 7:47:03 PM EDT

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OK, I will boil some water and put the ass end of the lower in it. How long does it take?

Posted: 1/26/2016 7:50:46 PM EDT

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Loctite on your receiver extension is not required.

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Posted: 1/26/2016 7:52:41 PM EDT

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I've always done it. Especially after I had it come loose during a class.

Posted: 1/26/2016 7:57:35 PM EDT

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I have put together my share as well and have never done it nor had issue.

Edit - Snap On(set I own) and I am sure others make a pick set with a slightly curved pick that twists and should remove it swiftly. I have used it for pulling springs in weapons.

Posted: 1/26/2016 7:59:50 PM EDT

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Well I have and that's why I do it.

So back to the issue. I'm boiling the ass end now. Hopefully this loosens it

Posted: 1/26/2016 8:15:36 PM EDT

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Might require some persuasion along with the heat. If you have vise grips, or even regular gripping plyers that could provide some wiggle-jiggle without prying on the receiver.

Posted: 1/26/2016 8:31:13 PM EDT

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OK I got it. I let it boil for a while and then got a pair of my nice needle nose on it. It finally popped free. Thanks for all the help.

Posted: 1/26/2016 9:54:30 PM EDT

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Put the tip of a soldering gun or wood burning kit against the buffer retainer. Leave it there long enough to soften the threadlock. Pull out with a roach clip hemostat.

Posted: 1/26/2016 10:12:49 PM EDT

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OK I got it. I let it boil for a while and then got a pair of my nice needle nose on it. It finally popped free. Thanks for all the help.

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When you put it back together stake the nut. Loctite is the wrong way to do it.

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