shugz Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 My problem, no vise, heat gun low at 707 degrees, applied heat evenly as per instructions, several minutes, smoke from mag tube. With receiver between knees, rubber palmed work gloves, rubber grip pad, twisted as hard as possible, skin ripped off both palms of hands. Frustrated, laugh if you want, I need experienced advice. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerDanger Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Got a friend that can help? Two can twist easier if one secures the weapon. However, I think you need more heat. You can't hurt it with a heat gun, so roast it for 15 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shugz Posted December 19, 2009 Author Share Posted December 19, 2009 Hi SD, 15 minutes, really, I was afraid that 700 degrees would some how damage the receiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookster Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Hi Shugz, I didn't use a vice, just sat on a low stool and held between knees while twisting. It took awile for mine to release (about 10-12 minutes of heating before I got any movement) and then I had to continue to heat for a while then turn a little, heat for a while turn a little until it was a good part of the way out and I got the rest to unscrew in one shot. Make sure you favor the receiver when you apply the heat instead of the tube. The receiver will hold the heat better. I'm sure if you just keep at the heat you'll get it. Don't be afraid you're going to hurt something, it can take the heat, Good Luck and report back, Hookster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shugz Posted December 19, 2009 Author Share Posted December 19, 2009 Hookster, thank you, StrangerDanger as well, I appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerDanger Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 It's hard to damage anything but plastic and wood with a heat gun. I might be careful of the camo finished M4 though. Leave the bolt carrier in the weapon retracted to the rear. It'll strengthen the receiver while you're applying torsional torque to the tube. You shouldn't need a lot of torque to twist it free. A firm two handed twist at the beginning is all. Anymore means the locktite hasn't given up yet. Pull the trigger group for easy access to the receiver. The tubes tend to twist about an eighth of a turn then stop. Apply more heat and try again. After a couple times it will break free and untwist fully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shugz Posted December 20, 2009 Author Share Posted December 20, 2009 Success! Your advice was spot on. Heat time, to 1/8 movement, it worked as you said it would. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerDanger Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Pictures or it didn't happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookster Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Success! Your advice was spot on. Heat time, to 1/8 movement, it worked as you said it would. Thank you! YEA!!!! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.