[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Gas Tube Roll Pin Punch...

Posted: 8/1/2004 7:48:10 AM EDT

Gentlemen, what's the correct size punch for knocking out the roll pin that holds the gas tube in place?

Thanks!

Posted: 8/1/2004 8:43:05 AM EDT

[#1]

I've always used a 1/16" for removal and install...

Posted: 8/1/2004 9:50:35 AM EDT

[#2]

............................just don't get it................

Posted: 8/1/2004 6:29:57 PM EDT

[#3]

Doesn't the TM specify 5/64ths?

Thanks guys!

Posted: 8/1/2004 10:54:04 PM EDT

[#4]

I use a thin brass rod

Posted: 8/2/2004 4:35:34 AM EDT

[#5]

I tried last week using a 1/16". Damn thing wouldn't budge at all.

Should I try some Kroil?? Need to get a 5/64" I guess.....

Posted: 8/2/2004 6:02:34 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
I've always used a 1/16" for removal and install...

Ditto. When I've done it the pin is the easy part. Soak it in whatever? Strange.

Posted: 8/2/2004 7:10:33 AM EDT

[#7]

Some pins can be toughter to get out than others...I've done some easy ones, and one that was a royal beotch.

Posted: 8/2/2004 8:00:22 AM EDT

[#8]

Slightly ironically, the punch tool that came with my Bulgarian AK was perfect for my Bushy's gas tube roll pin. Dunno what size it is...

Posted: 8/2/2004 9:48:17 AM EDT

[#9]

I use a finishing nail. I have the correct size punches, but I hate bending them, and some of them are really in there good. I don't get worked up about bending a brad/ finishing nail, but I hate bending my punches.

Posted: 8/2/2004 3:25:30 PM EDT

[#10]

Not that you want to take advantage of the store but if you buy and use the craftsman punches if they break on you just get a new one on your next trip by a sears (assuming you live close to a sears store)

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