sartwell 4 Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 I've done the search thing and can't find what I'm looking for. What is the best way to clean the gas ports ? I used a paperclip and found that 2 of my ports were partly blocked. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boxorain 0 Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 A dental pic and a proxy brush is all I ever use. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boatbod 2 Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 I've done the search thing and can't find what I'm looking for. What is the best way to clean the gas ports ? I used a paperclip and found that 2 of my ports were partly blocked. Thanks I guess it depends what's blocking them. If its wad debris or powder residue then a dental pick should work, otherwise you might need to remove the gas block and take a closer look. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IronRonin 19 Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Blocked from the factory or blocked from residue? Despite my horrendous residue build-up which included tons of leading, I was able to punch through the gunk in my gas ports using a fairly stout paper clip. Getting the right angle is key as well, keep in mind the angle the holes are drilled at...you may be pressing on steel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 +1 on a dental pick. The proxa brush with Hoppe's #9 if you really want to get anal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scattergunner 12 Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 maa and css both sell a gas system cleaning kit with properly angled pick if you cant find a dental pick. i think they are 15 bucks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sartwell 4 Posted January 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Thanks for the info and advice. Now I know what I need, just have to get it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
psw757 1 Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 just curious but if you can get a standard size paper clip through all three holes is that clean enough? just not sure how big or clear the hloes need to be? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shades_of_grey 1,092 Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 just curious but if you can get a standard size paper clip through all three holes is that clean enough? just not sure how big or clear the hloes need to be? Thanks Yes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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