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So, thought I would install a gas block that had about .002" interference fit by heating it up and sliding it on. Well, perhaps I should have put the barrel in the freezer for a while too. It went on part way and that was all she wrote. Looks like I'll have to cut it off and try again. There's $40 down the tube. Fook.
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I did exactly the same thing. Try penetrating oil, I got mine off without destroying it, then used some emery on a dowel to get a nice fit.
http://www.ar-15.co/threads/76621-St...alling-it-Crap!
I don't care too much about the gas block. I can pick up another one. I'm more concerned with pressing it off and galling up the outside of the barrel. Although I guess it would only be a cosmetic issue and a little emery paper would clean it up and it would function just fine. It's all going to be under a handguard anyways.
Come see me Ray, I can get her off for you.
If Bert can't help you out I'll be at work today and can.
.0005 max interference
Thanks, mi amigo. I'll take a crack at her first. If I can't get it apart at the house I do have access to an 80 ton press. [Awesom]Quote:
Originally Posted by BPTactical
I thought .002 seemed reasonable.... at the time. [facepalm]Quote:
Originally Posted by henpecked
Hey, Bert....
Probably taking this to the press in a day or two.
Do I take it off or just shove it the rest of the way on?
Really thinking about just shoving it home and carrying on.
[UZI]
Better make sure you get it on straight so the holes are lined up. Good luck!Quote:
Originally Posted by ray1970
She's straight and headed in the right direction. My only fear would be if it pulled metal and balled it up over the gas port.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoneyBadger
Ta da. All better now.
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