AR10T Free Float Tube Removal Help?

ironman0311 · January 27, 2003, 11:27

With the Upper in a vice we tried to remove the Fiberglass Free Float tube with a Strap Wrench. No go. REALLY tight. We removed the gas block and gas tube beforehand. We REALLY pulled on it and it would not budge. Both ways.

Are these things Loctited from the factory? Upper is As New and unmolested.

Any hints as to how to lossen this puppy up with out damaging anything? I am trying to trade with a fellow for black furniture.

Also, anyone know who can "Blacken" the Stainless Steel barrel in a reasonable turn around time? Does the barrel have to be removed from the receiver to do so? Re-headspaced?

TIA,

Rick

chuck1 · January 28, 2003, 01:10

I took the float tube of my AR10T. The nut wasn't locktited or anything. It was pretty tight but came off by hand. Sounds like the builder on yours had his wheaties that day.
Only thing I can think of is maybe there was no lube or anything (mine had some light oil on it) and maybe it galled on th ebarrel nut. Might try a little penetrating oil.
Maybe hit it with a heat gun for a time also. Since the nut is aluminum it will expand before the steel barrel nut does.
Sorry I can't be of more help.

January 27, 2003, 11:27	#1
ironman0311 Registered FALaholic #: 283 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: N.E. OHIO Posts: 2,392	AR10T Free Float Tube Removal Help? With the Upper in a vice we tried to remove the Fiberglass Free Float tube with a Strap Wrench. No go. REALLY tight. We removed the gas block and gas tube beforehand. We REALLY pulled on it and it would not budge. Both ways. Are these things Loctited from the factory? Upper is As New and unmolested. Any hints as to how to lossen this puppy up with out damaging anything? I am trying to trade with a fellow for black furniture. Also, anyone know who can "Blacken" the Stainless Steel barrel in a reasonable turn around time? Does the barrel have to be removed from the receiver to do so? Re-headspaced? TIA, Rick __________________ Marine Corps Rules for Gun Fighting: http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member1520.png Rule # 9: Accuracy is relative: most combat shooting standards will be more dependent on "pucker factor" than the inherent accuracy of the gun.

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January 28, 2003, 01:10	#2
chuck1 Registered FALaholic #: 303 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: AZ/kali Posts: 290	I took the float tube of my AR10T. The nut wasn't locktited or anything. It was pretty tight but came off by hand. Sounds like the builder on yours had his wheaties that day. Only thing I can think of is maybe there was no lube or anything (mine had some light oil on it) and maybe it galled on th ebarrel nut. Might try a little penetrating oil. Maybe hit it with a heat gun for a time also. Since the nut is aluminum it will expand before the steel barrel nut does. Sorry I can't be of more help.