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blackbox
05-30-10, 14:36
hi, can somebody tell me how much torque is used to loosen/tighten the barrel nut please? i've searched and couldn't info. thanks
thopkins22
05-30-10, 14:46
35-80ft lbs.
https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=38325

As far as searching goes, you'll have better luck with Google. For this search I typed "barrel nut torque site:m4carbine.net" into Google and clicked on the first result.

ETA: Thank 5pins for giving us this link to the technical manual. http://generalcartridge.net/Documents/TM9-1005-319-23.pdf

Sorry Quib, at this point after all the information you've provided I guess when I see a link like that I assume it was your doing.
peabody
05-30-10, 14:48
i've heard ? 30 to 80 pounds.. ?

but i just screw her in tight, till i can index the gas tube.


peabody
blackbox
05-30-10, 14:57
oh snap! you're right about the search functions, maybe i was inputting the wrong keywords. thanks thopkins22 :)
Quib
05-30-10, 15:14
35-80ft lbs.
https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=38325

As far as searching goes, you'll have better luck with Google. For this search I typed "barrel nut torque site:m4carbine.net" into Google and clicked on the first result.

ETA: Thank Quib for giving us this link to the technical manual. http://generalcartridge.net/Documents/TM9-1005-319-23.pdf

The -23&P can be found here as well: http://m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=35490

But I can't take credit for either link.
Surf
05-30-10, 16:33
On a standard barrel nut with alignment for the gas tube I set the initial torque at 35ftlbs then continue to torque until the next notch aligns with the gas tube, taking care to not go over 80ftlbs. Generally this method will place you in this torque range.

For a barrel nut such as the Daniel Defense that has no alignment, I generally set the torque at 65-70ftlbs.
Quib
05-30-10, 17:04
ETA: Thank 5pins for giving us this link to the technical manual. http://generalcartridge.net/Documents/TM9-1005-319-23.pdf

Sorry Quib, at this point after all the information you've provided I guess when I see a link like that I assume it was your doing.

Not a problem. But no Sir, I can't take credit where it's not due. :)