Stuck gas regulator on SVT 40

[jfred]

My gas regulator won't move. I can't push it out of the gas block either. I'm about to soak the thing in oil and see if that makes a difference. Anyone ever had this problem before?

 

[cantom]

It's probobly corroded in place. Soak it in penetrating oil.

Have you unscrewed the gas piston, which takes an 8 mm wrench or uses the SVT tool?

Once you've done so, you could tap it inwards with a mallet or wood block...should come out.

 

[jfred]

Yup. Piston comes out no problem. I've soaked it for the last hour. I'll give the mallet a try right now.

 

[davemccarthy707]

World hates a coward... giver a tap..

 

[jfred]

Still stuck I need to get a smaller mallet. The one I used was too big, it was impossible to get a consistently hard strike on the thing.

 

[points]

Use a brass hammer or brass punch. Give it a good tap and it will come out. If you play with milsurps, brass drifts and hammers are a must.
Have fun

 

[jfred]

Used a heavier mallet and she came right out! No problem at all

 

[DJdeadlyDALEK]

I've had this happen with one of mine - don't be afraid to give her a good whack