Gunsmithing Stuck the gas block while installing it. Now what?

[TimK]

White Oak barrel, low profile gas block. The fit was very tight, so I stupidly heated the gas block. It went right on until it stuck in the wrong place. I can't get it off and am afraid of overheating the barrel by heating the block too much.

Can I safely continue to heat until it comes off? Will that approach even work? Should I just try to cut it off and start over?

 

[RADcustom]

Re: Stuck the gas block while installing it. Now what?

They get pretty hot when you shoot them. You should be able to put quite a bit of heat to it without damage. That being said, is it worth the chance? Cut it off and start with a new one and fit it before you force it.

 

[TimK]

Re: Stuck the gas block while installing it. Now what?

Oil, moderate heat, and just the right tool to tap got it done. What a relief.

 

[stockdoc]

Re: Stuck the gas block while installing it. Now what?

Try putting some kroil on That should help

 

[cmh2007]

Re: Stuck the gas block while installing it. Now what?

heat it and use some persuasion with a plastic punch and a hammer

 

[excaliber]

Re: Stuck the gas block while installing it. Now what?

Stick it in deep freezer. Works for me everytime.

 

[338RUM runner]

Re: Stuck the gas block while installing it. Now what?

Do the freezer and some quick heat on the block when you pull it out.

 

[RADcustom]

Re: Stuck the gas block while installing it. Now what?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tim K</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Oil, moderate heat, and just the right tool to tap got it done. What a relief.
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Maybe you guy missed the part where he said he "got it off".