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Posted: 2/21/2008 5:00:14 AM EDT
While waiting for my stamp  , I have some uppers and some bilocks. Is the rotation angle important (IE, do I need to clock them at all?) In another thread, I was advised to use red lock-tite when installing the bilock - is this the official way to install it?
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| I had Gemtech install my bi-lock and if I understand you correctly the clocked the lugs so that they are at the 12 & 6 position in relation to the rifle. Although Gemtech states that the lug position has no relevance. It was just personal preference on my part. I'm sure they used some type of thread locker but I'm unsure what it was. You do want the highest temp stuff you can find and I think red meets that requirement. I'll send you a PDF of the install instruction that includes how to on the bi-lock. |
You shouldn't use red locktite, as I am pretty sure its only good to like 350 degrees. That is one mag on semi auto fairly rapidly. While Rocksett is no perfect alternative, it would probably be better. |
+1 As far as I know this is accurate still. Which is why I sent my upper off to them for installation. It wasn't expensive, and in my opinion was very very cheap insurance for the $1000 M496D. What they also do is make sure the threads are done correctly. They will re-do it if not. |
After looking up the specs on Rocksett 2015 versus red Loctite 350 I would defiantly agree to NOT USE RED Loctite. I've used it on lower heat applications in the past but forgot its heat threshold. This why I trusted Gemtech to put on my bi-lock. Welding would be a good option to. |
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