an AK question

[western332]

how do you get the gas chamber off the upper handgaurd? i need to change my wood.

 

[Halo]

On the rear end of the gas tube, wrap the flat part of the mating surface with a rag and grip with a pair of pliers. Rotate the handguard (I can't remember if it is counterclockwise or clockwise), it will come out once rotated 180 degrees. It may require a bit of force depending on how tightly fit it is.

Installation of the new handguard is simply the reverse.

 

[MPH]

You should have 2 flat spots on the end of gas tube. Put these into a vise and turn wood either direction. Make sure when reinstalling wood handguard, you have piece completely pushed in or the handguard may break on you. Been there, done that.

 

[Vinnie]

If you don't have a vice habdy (like me) I've found that a wrench on the flat spots will give you enough torque (as long as you have a good grip on the wood) to turn the gas port. If you can put the part in a vice and use a wrench, all the easier.