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Posted: 10/30/2009 1:19:54 PM EDT
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I am thinking about replacing my Standard A2 Stock on my Colt M16 with a collapsible one. Anyone ever do this and have trouble removing the buffer tube? I heard Colt used a heavy hand when applying lock-tite to the threads.
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| Do not use the flats on the end to remove it. The receiver extension is installed with a collet and ultimately should be removed with one if it is on that tight. I would use Kroil or other penetrating type oil on the threads. What are you using to hold the receiver while you are trying to remove the receiver extension? |
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Do not use the flats on the end to remove it. The receiver extension is installed with a collet and ultimately should be removed with one if it is on that tight. I would use Kroil or other penetrating type oil on the threads. What are you using to hold the receiver while you are trying to remove the receiver extension? I have a receiver block that mounts into the mag well and a vice. I will use penatrating oil. I have an M38A1 engine I rebuilt and I used a lot of penatrating oil on the bolts and threads. I used PB Blaster and it worked out real well. I have several AR wrenches. What does collet tool look like and who sells them? Thanks, Dane |
The collet looks very similar to this one. They are pricey and hard to find in the right size. The collet grips the end of the receiver extension and a crows foot and torque wrench are used on the wrench flats on the collet to properly tighten the receiver extension.
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