A2 Stock Screw: Red Nylon Lock Problem...

[aermotor]

So I've got an A2 stock, and the screw that comes with it is sightly coated red at the end with what I think its nylon thread lock or something... Am I suppose to hear this up first before trying to screw it in or do something special?

I'm having an extremely hard time getting the screw all the way in because there's so much tension due to the thread lock, it won't get all the way tight and the stock just wiggles around. I haven't dealt with this type of thread lock before, any help will save the day!

[slik556]

Yes this can be a pain in as* but the best thing is to use a screw driver that is big and fits the screw, not a wimpy little one... I have had problems before when using other peoples tool but none at all when I use my big Matco that fits the head...

Good Luck and no screw strippin please

[aermotor]

Yea, I'm using the huggest screwdriver I have which is prolly 1/2 inch and it still doesn't have enough grabbing power... ok then, I'll try and work something out.

[easy]

I can't get mine out! Wants to tweek the buffer tube detent pin.

[jbooker9]

I had the same problem use a sharp pointed object to get some of the threadlock out of the threads. and then screw it in. Be patient that stuff is hard as hell but this always did the trick for me.

[jester]

I too had that problem.I used a jewelers file to remove some of the loktite.

[joefrank64k]

I removed the hardened thread-lock, and reapplied a small amount of new thread-lock, and the screw was MUCH easier to seat all the way...

AND you need the right sized screwdriver!

[rct442]

Isn't red loctite heat-activated? Try a hair dryer for 30 seconds to warm up the loctite.

[aermotor]

Well at least it's not just me, thanks guys.

[JagerTroop]

Isn't red loctite heat-activated? Try a hair dryer for 30 seconds to warm up the loctite.

yes it is. but it's not loctite on the threads... it's like nylon. heat may work too, but the file idea (or a wire wheel) seems like the best fix.

[Beelzy]

Red Loktite needs to be warmed (271 degrees) to soften for easy screw removal.