wire2k Posted June 11, 2019 Posted June 11, 2019 Got a mock suppressor for my G&G GC16 Predator but can't get the thread protector off the end of the barrel. There's a tiny locking screw on the protector I can't unscrew. I've tried some balloon rubber between the Allen key and the screw but had no joy. Next I'm going to try gluing the Allen key in the screw. If that doesn't work I may have to resort to drilling the screw out. Does anyone have any suggestions before this drastic step?
clumpyedge Posted June 11, 2019 Posted June 11, 2019 I usually find a very small amount of spray lube helps if heating it doesn't, let it sink through over an hour or so.
Enid_Puceflange Posted June 11, 2019 Posted June 11, 2019 I have had success with various alloy products that have had loctite applied come apart with a good application of boiling water Aluminium doesn’t need flame applied to it to take the heat quickly to soften loctite Stick the tip (of the barrel ?) into a cup of boiling water for a moment mind and loosen the grub screw or you WILL ruin the treads ??♂️
Supporters Rogerborg Posted June 12, 2019 Supporters Posted June 12, 2019 Heat, PlugGas, or just hammer a Torx bit in, whip it out and get on with your life.
wire2k Posted June 12, 2019 Author Posted June 12, 2019 Brilliant. Thanks for the suggestions. Bit of heat as suggested and managed to get the grub out and protector off. Suppressor fitted and all's good.
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