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Thread: Help removing RRA pistol buffer tube w/ loctite

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    Thanks IG

    I need to clean the nut at the end of the extension there is freaking loctite thee too my hammerhead wrench will not fit on. I am going to tap it on. Then I will heat it up as you suggested. I will report back! Applying the oil right after the heat is a good idea.

    This is an M16 A1 lower we have two with the same red loctite treatment. Is this an arsenal rebuild thing? I did not think so but could be wrong. It is an pretty new A2 stock. The last one had to be carefully cut off with a torch. I just heard the story today and was a little concerned to hear the rear or the lower got "cherry red" any worries there?
    "Real men have always needed to know what time it is so they are at the airfield on time, pumping rounds into savages at the right time, etc. Being able to see such in the dark while light weights were comfy in bed without using a light required luminous material." -Originally Posted by ramairthree

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    It came off with no issue after a little heat.

    I brought the lower to my friends shop today. He heated the threads for 60-90 seconds and I turned the extension right off. I asked him about the last gun and was told my co-worker showed up and had already damaged the extention before looking for help.
    Last edited by usmcvet; 10-21-10 at 07:18.
    "Real men have always needed to know what time it is so they are at the airfield on time, pumping rounds into savages at the right time, etc. Being able to see such in the dark while light weights were comfy in bed without using a light required luminous material." -Originally Posted by ramairthree

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    Glad to hear that it worked out.

    Quote Originally Posted by usmcvet View Post
    I brought the lower to my friends shop today. He heated the threads for 60-90 seconds and I turned the extension right off. I asked him about the last u.it and was told my co-worker showed up and had already damaged theextention before looking for help.



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    I appreciate the advice. I was ready for a fight but having some knowledge, a second set of hands and the right tools made it easy. I used my Hammerhead tool for the first time on a fixed stock. Awesome tool if you need one it is very well made.

    http://www.mountsplus.com/AR-15_Acce...HRT-ST-01.html
    "Real men have always needed to know what time it is so they are at the airfield on time, pumping rounds into savages at the right time, etc. Being able to see such in the dark while light weights were comfy in bed without using a light required luminous material." -Originally Posted by ramairthree

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    The hammerhead is awesome for castle nuts.

    A strap wrench works well on the pistol tubes.

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