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    Try one of these for those recalcitrant gas tubes.

    https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-t...prod25017.aspx

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    Quote Originally Posted by OLIAR15 View Post
    Ok thanks all again. Victory is mine, it finally came out without damage with locking pliers and thick suede leather which offer grip and protection.
    Sandpaper wrapped around the tube will add lots of grip with less squeeze on the tube.

    Works on removing stuck FAL tubes also.

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    Quote Originally Posted by goaltendah1 View Post
    Have you tried to heat the gas block/tube to see if that will loosen it? My guess is that you have a little bit of carbon buildup. Heat may or may not work, but its something to try if you already haven't.

    On the taper pin, I found that a heavier hammer with the proper support will usually knock the pin loose. Oddly enough I was helping a friend this morning with building an upper and the taper pins on the Colt FSB were in there pretty good. Used a large punch top get them moving with a heavy hammer with the barrel resting on a Wheeler AR-15 Bench Block (https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1016339811) resting on concrete floor. One pin gave in fairly easily the other was a super PITA. Got it out though. It helps having a second person to hold the barrel in place so it doesn't shift.

    Good luck!
    I did try heat. Thanks for advice


    Quote Originally Posted by Joe R. View Post
    Try one of these for those recalcitrant gas tubes.

    https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-t...prod25017.aspx
    Didn’t know that tool, thanks


    Quote Originally Posted by jsbhike View Post
    Sandpaper wrapped around the tube will add lots of grip with less squeeze on the tube.

    Works on removing stuck FAL tubes also.
    That’s a good idea, thanks

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