Mini 14 gas bushing replacement

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lostatsea

Bearcat
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I just ordered a gas bushing kit for 584 series mini.

Do I need a torque driver to set the block screws? I don't have one but if it's recommended I'll buy one.

What do you recommend?
 

JFB

Hunter
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for ME....I had lots of experiance with tightening screws and bolts, thus I have assembled mini14 gas blocks without measuring the torque applied to those screws.

mine are allen head...My method for tighten would be use a long "L" with the short end used to twist. Use ONLY thumb and two fingers to snug to avoid the common over tighting and damaging the threads.

A drop of low strenght locktite ob CLEAN threads
 

jmoser

Bearcat
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Good advice above or you can get an inexpensive in-lb torque wrench from amazon, harbor freight or auto parts stores. Even with a torque wrench you need to get the gap even all around by eye before tightening.

This style will be fine:

https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-03727A-4-Inch-Torque-Wrench/dp/B01FMXEWQC/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1540400114&sr=8-15&keywords=inch+pound+torque+wrenches

I did my Mini 30 gas bushing - brass used to hit the rafters in our covered outdoor range house.
 
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