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Posted: 6/29/2003 3:26:15 PM EDT
bolt carrier key bolts? i wanna make sure i get the right one.

Link Posted: 6/29/2003 3:36:32 PM EDT
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The spec is bolt carrier key screws are torqued to 35-40 inch pounds and restaked...

[url]www.ar15.com/content/books/TM9-1005-319-23.pdf[/url]






but if you're GOING to use loctite, use the red...
Link Posted: 6/29/2003 3:50:18 PM EDT
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i was gonna loktite torque and stake. BTW what hex key do i use on the bolts?

Link Posted: 6/29/2003 5:57:49 PM EDT
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I would not bother with Loctite... the heat of the carrier when fired will kill the Loctite, along with the oil.

Make sure key is clean-flat, same for surface of carrier, torque to spec, and stake preferably 3 places per bolt.

Link Posted: 6/30/2003 2:40:57 AM EDT
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The bolt carrier key screws are 1/8"...
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