barrel torque

[bdt]

I need /want to replace the forend to a free float on my ar rifle. what is the barrel supposed to be torqued to.

[Marlin]

30 ft-lbs

[Hoser]

...Or till its really friggin tight and the gas tube hole lines up.

[Marlin]

Actually, not. You don't want to over tourque. I did mine by hand, when I threw on the wrench, I barely went a quarter turn before it clicked. And, I do not have Kung Fu grip, at least anymore.

Then like Tom said, Make sure the holes all line up. If You have to go over 30ft-lbs to get the holes lined up thats fine, just try and not to go over 35. I have read about some bad Ju-Ju from guys that have over tourqued on Arfcom.

[bdt]

thanks guys

[7idl]

remember the receiver is made out of Aluminum.

make sure you refrence the TM and use the appropriate lube and torque. the TM is available for download in a PDF if you look for it. (not hard to find)