Need help removing gas block

[sobi1998]

I used blue lochtite on the set screws of my gas block in the past. I must've used too much, it seeped down between the barrel and block. I got the screws out but the block won't budge. I feel like beating it might affect my scopes zero. Any suggestions?


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[robertc1024]

Heat it up gently with a propane torch.

 

[Dawico]

Heat it up gently with a propane torch.

Yep, or even a hair dryer if that is all you have.

 

[oldag]

Try the hair dryer first.

 

[sobi1998]

Yep, or even a hair dryer if that is all you have.

Tried the dryer. Hasn't budged still. Should I just leave it pointed at it for 10min or so?


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[ussoldier1984]

I would leave it there for a while but keep an eye on it. I had the same thing happen to me but I got didn't want to wait and just cut it off with my dremel lol.

 

[sobi1998]

Would an open flame damage the surface?


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[oldag]

Tried the dryer. Hasn't budged still. Should I just leave it pointed at it for 10min or so?


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Yes.

 

[sobi1998]

Finally got it off. Left the dryer on it for a while and hammered a bunch


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[robertc1024]

Good deal.

 

[Dawico]

Cool.

 

[Vaquero]

He used a dryer, so, not really.

 

[Dawico]

He used a dryer, so, not really.

Heh

 

[ROGER4314]

May I share some related techniques for "stuck stuff?"

I worked in an automated steel mill where broken bolts and parts happened every hour of the day. We slathered every bolt and part in Red Loctite. Yes, red Loctite is considered "permanent" but it does break down at 450 degrees Fahrenheit. A hair dryer would be plenty hot to break the red stuff down.

When attacking a broken bolt dosed with red Loctite, take the tip of a soldering gun and heat the stub of the bolt to break down the thread locker. Then use any variety of "Easy Out" remover or a left hand drill bit to walk the stub out. Left hand drill bits work like magic! Selecting the largest left hand bit possible, the bit grabs the bolt stub and turns it out. The hole being drilled in the stub also helps relax the part and eases removal.

These left hand drill bits saved the day many times! The company didn't buy them, so I purchased them myself:

http://www.harborfreight.com/left-hand-drill-bit-set-13-pc-61686.html

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