Be thankful they actually put Red Loctite on your Gas Block Set Screws![]()
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Be thankful they actually put Red Loctite on your Gas Block Set Screws![]()
I've had ADCO do various things for me over the years, mostly pinning gas blocks and FSBs. He does a good job, but I've always been struck by the amount of cosmetic scarfing of the block and surrounding barrel finish. Had a similar experience at Rainier. I only use blue loctite on gas block screws, but I would never trust a gas block that wasn't pinned. That's me, anyway. YMMV
Last edited by Hmac; 01-26-15 at 15:09.
I would rather drill out the set screws that have red Loctite on them than use heat, but that is just me.
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I removed my set screw gas block from my BCM 18" barrel. Two of the three screws came out without issue. Prior to drilling I tried heating the screw with a large MAP gas bottle. That screw would not break loose for the life of me. I bent and broke a couple of allen keys trying. I even tried smacking the screw to shock it loose. The last screw forced me to remove it by drilling. It was a total PITA but doable.The old gas block is also salvageable. I ended up replacing the gas block with a BCM part anyway.
I was talking with a good friend of mine that's an engineer. He recommended this to help narrow the heat to the screw specifically.
http://www.harborfreight.com/pencil-...NZZQDw-aQf9mZw
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Im glad it was secured, but wish it were a little easier to remove. I would rather send it off and let someone else do it properly thn risk damaging it myself. I was so frustrated after messing with it for two days in a row that I almost just bought a new 11.5" barrel for the new gas block.
No need to use crazy heat and stuff. Get this and follow the instructions. If it doesn't work, do it twice. I use it all the time and it works. YMMV
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I don't know if this will work on this gas block. It seems as though the Loctite applied to these set screws is some combination of adamantium and minotaur semen. I may pick up a bottle to try though before I send it off.
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