DrLove Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 folks, so I bought a new 90deg mount for my Trubor. Now the fun part, trying to remove the STI mount, I got 4 screws out. The fifth is stuck and probably stripped already. Any idea how can I get it out to install the new mount?? Any help would be appreciated.. thx.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshidaex Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Several ways to do it if you have the right tools. A heat source (pencil torch) to breakdown the loctite will help a ton. 1. Heat up the screw to breakdown the loctite. Utilize a screw extractor and remove the screw. 2. If you don't mind buggering up the mount use a dremel with a cut off wheel to make a slot in the screw head. Heat up the screw and use a flat blade screwdriver to loosen the screw. When removing mount screws with loctite, it helps to break one screw loose and retighten it until all screws have been relieved of the red loctite. That should prevent the last screw from having all the tension the other screws were sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Gaines Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Several ways to do it if you have the right tools. A heat source (pencil torch) to breakdown the loctite will help a ton. 1. Heat up the screw to breakdown the loctite. Utilize a screw extractor and remove the screw. 2. If you don't mind buggering up the mount use a dremel with a cut off wheel to make a slot in the screw head. Heat up the screw and use a flat blade screwdriver to loosen the screw. When removing mount screws with loctite, it helps to break one screw loose and retighten it until all screws have been relieved of the red loctite. That should prevent the last screw from having all the tension the other screws were sharing. +1 I would use the heat method, but be sure to take your grips off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLove Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 thanks gents, I'll try that and let you know.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazos Custom Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Usually if you only have one screw left you can rotate the whole mount a little to get the screw started. Once it starts to move you can usually remove it pretty easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvinc78 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Heat is your friend.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRobson Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Soldering iron touched right to the screw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLove Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 thanks everyone, I got it out. Now another question . Do I really need to use loctite for the new mount? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Yes. My mount came loose with super glue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrVvrroomm Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Do I really need to use loctite for the new mount?yes.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Gaines Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 yes, but clean all the oil out and excess Loctite boogers first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowmag Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Yes I used red loctite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
314shane Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 If you check to see if its loose all the time you don't need to put the locktite back on if that dosent sound like you use the locktite. The blue stuff is made to be non permanent if you want to try that. But my best suggestion is get the best Allen keys you can find. Bits from a gunsmithing supplyer might be a good bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Gaines Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 The answer is yes use the permanent Loctite(red), due to the thickness of the frame lacking a lot of material. With all the vibration and shock the mount will be going through it is definitely recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcs Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 thanks everyone, I got it out. Now another question . Do I really need to use loctite for the new mount? Short answer, yes. You do not need red loctite. The blue works IF, you clean the screws, clean the holes, and let the gun sit for a day after setting the screws. Mine hold for thousands of rounds. Easy to remove if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Use RED Loctite! If you don't use it and decide to check the screws for looseness you run the risk of moving metal in the thin area of the frame every time you tweak the screws. Move that metal enough and the threads go away, then it's time for a pricey repair. It's not that hard to soften the RED Loctite when time comes to pull the mount off and you won't be removing it very often so do it right the first time. RED Loctite! Use the blue Loctite for the screws that mount the C-More to the mount as you can't use any heat to soften the Loctite or you will damage the C-More. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Hello: Having had a C-More mount come lose at 2 matches you must use red Loc Tite. I had the back screw come lose at this years nationals and that moved the point of impact over 6" to the left. I tightened it back up for day 3 and it was back on zero. If you can get a 5-40 tap to clean the threads it will help. I had my gun ceracoated and that has caused me problems with the screws staying tight. It is slippery stuff. I cleaned the threads now with the tap and will buy a fresh bottle of Loc Tite with new Torx head screws. That should solve the problem. I use Blue on the C-more to mount screws. Never had them come lose. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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