:( I invented a new type of M14 gas plug :(

[cobra_on_speed]

So this is my second norc m14. I'm not an expert, but I know my way around the rifle. Anyways, today I decided that I wanted to do a complete strip and give it a good clean. Tried to pull off the gas plug;wouldn't budge. Put the rifle in the vice, still no dice. I get to the point where I'm pushing the socket wrench with everything I've got, and still won't move. At this point I'm just stripping the bolt head. A few months ago I had tried to get it off, couldn't and just gave up then.

This time around, I wouldn't be defeated. I found a spare 3/8" socket, and welded it to the gas plug, and off she came. Have to remember to put a bit of grease on the threads next time.

Now I have a franken-integrated-socket-gas plug thing. It's ugly but it works...

On a serious not, does anybody happen to have a spare norinco gas plug kicking around? I thought I'd ask here first, then put up a WTB.

 

[Northern Amateur]

Ouch! That sucks. Did a quick search on line. Some US suppliers have them in the $45 range (Smith Enterprise Inc) though they won't be able to send it up here. Might want to check with IRG and see if they can get it, provided a local one doesn't show up.

Good luck!

 

[Donny Fenn1]

when you get your new one use shotgun choke anti-seize compound, it works better than grease

 

[badboybeeson]

contact barney aka m14 god he may have one kicking around
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[cobra_on_speed]

contact barney aka m14 god he may have one kicking around
bbb

Ya, he was the first person I thought of. He goes by tactical teacher now doesn't he?

 

[cobra_on_speed]

Ouch! That sucks. Did a quick search on line. Some US suppliers have them in the $45 range (Smith Enterprise Inc) though they won't be able to send it up here. Might want to check with IRG and see if they can get it, provided a local one doesn't show up.

Good luck!

I'm not sure they would on a norc gas system

 

[chalkriver]

Yes that's him . 45ACPKing might have one as well

 

[Northern Amateur]

I'm not sure they would on a norc gas system

Me neither. I know the flash hider has a different thread yet other parts are interchangeable. I tend not to tighten mine too much. Finger tight with a slight tug on the wrench. Check it every so often when I am shooting. Works fine!

 

[maple_leaf_eh]

Well at least you didn't put the rifle in the dishwasher to degrease it.

 

[yomomma]

Plugs are not interchangeable

If "the boys" don't have one give me a shout. I should have one kicking around

 

[cobra_on_speed]

Well at least you didn't put the rifle in the dishwasher to degrease it.

Epic thread....lol, worked great on the chu wood though.

 

[Northern Amateur]

Plugs are not interchangeable

If "the boys" don't have one give me a shout. I should have one kicking around

Figures!

 

[Northern Amateur]

Epic thread....lol, worked great on the chu wood though.

I did that, once. Then again, I am married!

 

[Seafury]

Permacote nickel anti seize. That's what we used on turbine housing bolts back when I was a machinist. They get one heck of a lot hotter than a gas plug. Sometimes cherry red. You'll get it at any auto parts store or CT.

 

[cobra_on_speed]

Permacote nickel anti seize. That's what we used on turbine housing bolts back when I was a machinist. They get one heck of a lot hotter than a gas plug. Sometimes cherry red. You'll get it at any auto parts store or CT.

Ya, it was 100% my fault. I did a tear down after I got this rifle, and shot it once subsequently, but didn't remember to put anything on the threads.

 

[daniel_250r]

Real rifles don't use threaded crap that strips and rounds off

 

[tdod101]

Real rifles don't use threaded crap that strips and rounds off

Nobody on this forum likes you, bugger off

 

[2stonedbirds]

Wait, my m14 pattern rifle isn't a real rifle?

Well I'll be damned.

OP, I'd help you out if I had a spare one. Sorry. Good luck in your search!

 

[45ACPKING]

no spares here either, sorry man

 

[Secondgunman]

I had one but I went out the door a few days ago... I will let you know if it comes back...