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4/10/2013 2:23:01 PM EDT
Was fiddling around with the Garand and the new bayonet I received today from the CMP  

After putting the bayo on the Garand I noticed the gas plug screw was VERY loose

As its the cap screw I am assuming everything is still fine?  

Any help much appreciated
4/10/2013 3:39:05 PM EDT
[#1]
Quoted:
Was fiddling around with the Garand and the new bayonet I received today from the CMP  

After putting the bayo on the Garand I noticed the gas plug screw was VERY loose

As its the cap screw I am assuming everything is still fine?  

Any help much appreciated


Should be fine, just tighten her down.  Some guys use a 1/4" socket to tighten them.  I bought a very large phillips screwdriver from sears just for the garand.  If it keeps coming loose while firing your accuracy will get wonky while it's loose.  If the threads are worn to where it keeps loosening while shooting just replace it, they're cheap.
4/12/2013 2:15:41 AM EDT
[#2]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Was fiddling around with the Garand and the new bayonet I received today from the CMP  

After putting the bayo on the Garand I noticed the gas plug screw was VERY loose

As its the cap screw I am assuming everything is still fine?  

Any help much appreciated


Should be fine, just tighten her down.  Some guys use a 1/4" socket to tighten them.  I bought a very large phillips screwdriver from sears just for the garand.  If it keeps coming loose while firing your accuracy will get wonky while it's loose.  If the threads are worn to where it keeps loosening while shooting just replace it, they're cheap.

 
Sounds good thanks !
4/12/2013 12:04:40 PM EDT
[#3]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
Was fiddling around with the Garand and the new bayonet I received today from the CMP  

After putting the bayo on the Garand I noticed the gas plug screw was VERY loose

As its the cap screw I am assuming everything is still fine?  

Any help much appreciated


Should be fine, just tighten her down.  Some guys use a 1/4" socket to tighten them.  I bought a very large phillips screwdriver from sears just for the garand.  If it keeps coming loose while firing your accuracy will get wonky while it's loose.  If the threads are worn to where it keeps loosening while shooting just replace it, they're cheap.

 
Sounds good thanks !


no problem,  Oh and to clarify when I said 1/4" socket I should have said ratchet with a short extension w/o a socket on it,  the square drive fits in the screw.  
4/13/2013 6:08:18 PM EDT
[#4]
What he said.  Short extension 1/4" drive.
4/13/2013 6:30:24 PM EDT
[#5]
One thing not mentioned is make sure you remove all grease or oil from the threads.
4/14/2013 12:05:50 PM EDT
[#6]
You want something to brace the gas cylinder while you torque the screw down. I use this setup.


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