kit-building question

ByrnieMac · May 10, 2012, 18:33

The barrel on my Imbel kit is fitting extremely too tight into the receiver... with a 3½ ft breaker bar, your sweatin and the barrel is only ¾ into the receiver. So much to the point where the barrel is rotating inside the barrel vice.

What do you guys recommend to fix this situation? My buddy and I are pretty sure the parkerizing is causing the problem. We have an idea to see if we can borrow a die to run through the threads and clear it out, but im seeing if theres any other ideas out there..

I'd like to get this Imbel built soon... any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance guys

**def90** · May 10, 2012, 19:18

It is not uncommon to have to chase the threads inside the receiver as well as the threads on the barrel. For the receiver you need a bottoming tap.

**Thomas** · May 10, 2012, 19:59

As well as chasing the threads you need to take a can of spray brake cleaner and spray the area that will be in the barrel vise. This will remove the oil that is soaked into the park. The brake cleaner is found at any auto parts store. Get the cheapest. Oil the barrel when you are finished.
All the best.

**fal fiend** · May 10, 2012, 20:13

If u are building on a DSA reciever, u will have to retap the threads where the barrel goes in, only way u can get barrel to tighten up correctly.

hawk962 · May 10, 2012, 21:33

This thread has links to some places that carry the taps and dies if you decide to pick some up. I think I got mine from MSC.

http://www.falfiles.com/forums/showt...hasing+threads

ByrnieMac · May 10, 2012, 21:43

Yeah thats basically what we figured. Its being built on a Coonan receiver, and the one for my Rhodie fit like a dream (with a tiny bit of sanding on the barrel face)...

So it seems our plan of chasing the threads is the favored solution. Sweet

Thanks guys

**4x401** · May 10, 2012, 23:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by ByrnieMac

Yeah thats basically what we figured. Its being built on a Coonan receiver, and the one for my Rhodie fit like a dream (with a tiny bit of sanding on the barrel face)...

So it seems our plan of chasing the threads is the favored solution. Sweet

Thanks guys

I`d be happy to loan you the tap needed for the job. Send me a PM with your addy if interested.

L/FN · May 13, 2012, 03:27

If having to borrow the tools, I'd say borrow a die to chase the Imbel bbl threads first. Most likely the Coonan is OK.

ER · May 13, 2012, 18:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by L/FN

If having to borrow the tools, I'd say borrow a die to chase the Imbel bbl threads first. Most likely the Coonan is OK.

my latest build is on a Coonan....it is the problem in my case. Looks like I`ll be buying a tap as well, lol. I`ve chased the bbl threads already(even closed the die up a bit) and it is still TIGHT.

L/FN · May 13, 2012, 22:22

ER
What bbl you using?
Coonan type 3?

ER · May 14, 2012, 05:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by L/FN

ER
What bbl you using?
Coonan type 3?

Imbel and yes, a type 3

ByrnieMac · May 15, 2012, 10:08

Yeah its a imbel/type 3 combo in my case as well. The type 1 i got from coonan worked like a charm... owell. Borrowed a tap, we'll see how it goes!

**Hebrew Battle Rifle** · May 19, 2012, 12:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by ByrnieMac

Yeah its a imbel/type 3 combo in my case as well. The type 1 i got from coonan worked like a charm... owell. Borrowed a tap, we'll see how it goes!

Please update when you can.

ByrnieMac · July 09, 2012, 10:20

Running a bottoming tap into the threads of the receiver worked. I'd like to note that I did not use a die on the bbl threads.

After some decent work and continuous backing out to clear the shavings and apply more oil, the bbl finally hand timed properly

**Hebrew Battle Rifle** · July 09, 2012, 13:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by ByrnieMac

Running a bottoming tap into the threads of the receiver worked. I'd like to note that I did not use a die on the bbl threads.

After some decent work and continuous backing out to clear the shavings and apply more oil, the bbl finally hand timed properly

I am glad that you were able to solve your problem. I am disconcerted that the problem was with the Coonan receiver.

ByrnieMac · July 09, 2012, 20:49

agreed

May 10, 2012, 18:33	#1
ByrnieMac Registered FALaholic #: 64363 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 297	kit-building question The barrel on my Imbel kit is fitting extremely too tight into the receiver... with a 3½ ft breaker bar, your sweatin and the barrel is only ¾ into the receiver. So much to the point where the barrel is rotating inside the barrel vice. What do you guys recommend to fix this situation? My buddy and I are pretty sure the parkerizing is causing the problem. We have an idea to see if we can borrow a die to run through the threads and clear it out, but im seeing if theres any other ideas out there.. I'd like to get this Imbel built soon... any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance guys __________________ grunt (n.) [gruhnt] - term of affection for that tired, filty, thirsty, hungry, footsore, ripped-trousered, camoflauge-painted, lean, mean son of a bitch who has kept the wolf away from the door for over two hundred years

May 10, 2012, 19:18	#2
def90 Old Fart Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 50609 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The Peoples' Republic of Boulder, Colorado Posts: 8,861	It is not uncommon to have to chase the threads inside the receiver as well as the threads on the barrel. For the receiver you need a bottoming tap. __________________ There is no theory of evolution, just a list of creatures Chuck Norris allows to live. Public libraries cannot let the public decide what is allowed in the library, or it would be brimming with pornography and gun magazines.

May 10, 2012, 19:59	#3
Thomas Member Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 7451 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 493	kit building As well as chasing the threads you need to take a can of spray brake cleaner and spray the area that will be in the barrel vise. This will remove the oil that is soaked into the park. The brake cleaner is found at any auto parts store. Get the cheapest. Oil the barrel when you are finished. All the best. __________________ Thomas

May 10, 2012, 20:13	#4
fal fiend Curio & Relic Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 7091 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Indiana USA Posts: 2,266	If u are building on a DSA reciever, u will have to retap the threads where the barrel goes in, only way u can get barrel to tighten up correctly. __________________ In memory of a true friend, Derby Fals 1956-2007/ I'm a Contributor, u should be 1 too, support the Fal board.

May 10, 2012, 21:43	#6
ByrnieMac Registered FALaholic #: 64363 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 297	Yeah thats basically what we figured. Its being built on a Coonan receiver, and the one for my Rhodie fit like a dream (with a tiny bit of sanding on the barrel face)... So it seems our plan of chasing the threads is the favored solution. Sweet Thanks guys __________________ grunt (n.) [gruhnt] - term of affection for that tired, filty, thirsty, hungry, footsore, ripped-trousered, camoflauge-painted, lean, mean son of a bitch who has kept the wolf away from the door for over two hundred years

May 10, 2012, 21:33	#5
hawk962 Registered FALaholic #: 9621 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 928	This thread has links to some places that carry the taps and dies if you decide to pick some up. I think I got mine from MSC. http://www.falfiles.com/forums/showt...hasing+threads

May 13, 2012, 03:27	#8
L/FN Registered FALaholic #: 139 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Kansas. Just Dust in the Wind Posts: 3,341	If having to borrow the tools, I'd say borrow a die to chase the Imbel bbl threads first. Most likely the Coonan is OK. __________________ "He that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one." Luke 22:36 Times of FALs and no money are better than times of money and no FALs.

May 13, 2012, 22:22	#10
L/FN Registered FALaholic #: 139 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Kansas. Just Dust in the Wind Posts: 3,341	ER What bbl you using? Coonan type 3? __________________ "He that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one." Luke 22:36 Times of FALs and no money are better than times of money and no FALs.

May 15, 2012, 10:08	#12
ByrnieMac Registered FALaholic #: 64363 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 297	Yeah its a imbel/type 3 combo in my case as well. The type 1 i got from coonan worked like a charm... owell. Borrowed a tap, we'll see how it goes! __________________ grunt (n.) [gruhnt] - term of affection for that tired, filty, thirsty, hungry, footsore, ripped-trousered, camoflauge-painted, lean, mean son of a bitch who has kept the wolf away from the door for over two hundred years

July 09, 2012, 10:20	#14
ByrnieMac Registered FALaholic #: 64363 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 297	Running a bottoming tap into the threads of the receiver worked. I'd like to note that I did not use a die on the bbl threads. After some decent work and continuous backing out to clear the shavings and apply more oil, the bbl finally hand timed properly __________________ grunt (n.) [gruhnt] - term of affection for that tired, filty, thirsty, hungry, footsore, ripped-trousered, camoflauge-painted, lean, mean son of a bitch who has kept the wolf away from the door for over two hundred years

July 09, 2012, 20:49	#16
ByrnieMac Registered FALaholic #: 64363 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 297	agreed __________________ grunt (n.) [gruhnt] - term of affection for that tired, filty, thirsty, hungry, footsore, ripped-trousered, camoflauge-painted, lean, mean son of a bitch who has kept the wolf away from the door for over two hundred years

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