Stuck gasblock

[Rondeezy]

I’m trying to switch out a handguard but the gasblock is stuck. What do you guys use to remove a stuck gasblock. I think the thread locker I used is holding on for life. I tried flame, boiling water and banging away. The screws came out but it’s seized. I ordered debonder but won’t be here till Saturday.


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[Bountied]

Have you tried a bigger hammer? Maybe a carbon cutter will work? SLP or M Pro 7? You could try to vice the gas block and use this to try and twist it?

 

[Rondeezy]

Have you tried a bigger hammer? Maybe a carbon cutter will work? SLP or M Pro 7? You could try to vice the gas block and use this to try and twist it?

I’ve used 3 different hammers and nothing budging. I have a feeling the loctite went under the block and it’s seized to the barrel. That pic is that something that goes into the barrel?


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[RRomig]

What type of gas block
Picture?

 

[Rondeezy]

What type of gas block

Rosco part of the sauce pack for the 12.5


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[Bountied]

I’ve used 3 different hammers and nothing budging. I have a feeling the loctite went under the block and it’s seized to the barrel. That pic is that something that goes into the barrel?


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It will hold the barrel still so you can remove the gas block. It fits into the lugs in the barrel. I was thinking you you put horizontal pressure vs lateral that way it may break free. Do you have a vice block to hold the upper in place? You could try using that and rotate the gas block so it breaks loose. You may need a new gas block after?

 

[Rondeezy]

It will hold the barrel still so you can remove the gas block. It fits into the lugs in the barrel. I was thinking you you put horizontal pressure vs lateral that way it may break free. Do you have a vice block to hold the upper in place? You could try using that and rotate the gas block so it breaks loose. You may need a new gas block after?

I just ordered an adjustable one cause I plan on getting a can so I’m just trying to get it free lol


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[atblis]

Likely you're being a little too nice with the heat. Heat it up good and then try to get it rotating first by tapping on it with a hammer. Once it starts rotating, it'll definitely come off. You'll want to remove the gas tube first.

 

[John from MD]

Heat and spray Kroil all around the barrel and mounting holes. It will come loose.

 

[Rondeezy]

Update: finally got it off. Heated it up on an off and used two crescent wrenches to twist the block and barrel nut back n forth. I appreciate the help.


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[msinc]

Put it on a press and press it off...just make sure you use something aluminum on the barrels muzzle.

 

[Bountied]

Put it on a press and press it off...just make sure you use something aluminum on the barrels muzzle.

He already got it off...