Shorty Piston Removal

[shakeyjake]

I'm in the process of cleaning up my new 305 Shorty. The bayo lug seems to be in the way for removing the gas piston. Do I have to cut this down to get the piston out?

 

[dogzilla]

Slide the gas cylinder out till it clears the splines. Turn the gas cylinder about 45 degrees and slide the piston out.

 

[shakeyjake]

Slide the gas cylinder out till it clears the splines. Turn the gas cylinder about 45 degrees and slide the piston out.

WOW!! That was a dumb question. Maybe I gave up too quick.
Thanks for the info!

 

[Chumlee Bumsnag]

Don't feel bad. I asked the same question when they came in. Be very careful threading your gas plug back in. Mine cross threaded and stripped the first half of the threads on the plug.

 

[shakeyjake]

Don't feel bad. I asked the same question when they came in. Be very careful threading your gas plug back in. Mine cross threaded and stripped the first half of the threads on the plug.

It was tough getting it out but going back in it threaded with the thumb.

 

[mosinmaster]

Use the tool supplied to get it off.

 

[shakeyjake]

Use the tool supplied to get it off.

I used a socket the whole way, threads seemed really gritty. All good now though.

 

[mosinmaster]

You can use spark plug lube on the threads so it doesn't seize with carbon fouling.

 

[raindog]

I'm in the process of cleaning up my new 305 Shorty. The bayo lug seems to be in the way for removing the gas piston. Do I have to cut this down to get the piston out?

Just loosen the gas lock and swing it out of the way, the piston will just clear the bayonet lug for removal.