jtoddellis 2 Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 I have installe my lower hand guard retainer, gas block, and FSB. The new gas block and the FSB have not been drilled all the way through for the retaining pin. What do I do here? Also the AK-74 cleaning rod is too long and doesn't screw into my barrel brush, so I guess I'm supposed to order a AK-47 cleaning rod? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
k_dawg 0 Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 The saiga's pins are substantially longer than the regular ones. Why? The stock handguard actually slides over the pins for support. If your FSB didn't come with new pins, you could either try to find the correct diameter at Ace Hardware/etc.. or just reuse the saiga's and cut them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jtoddellis 2 Posted May 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 I still have the problem of no holes in my FSB and GAS Block. I could just drill them but I assume they are tapered considering you can only remove the original pins from one direction. I can buy the correct pins from K-Var but am back to the problem of drilling holes for them to fit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vjor 2 Posted May 4, 2005 Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 (edited) Edited May 4, 2005 by vjor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jtoddellis 2 Posted May 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 Step by step pictures and instructions. You cant beat that. Thanks Vjor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rick-16 0 Posted May 4, 2005 Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 I still have the problem of no holes in my FSB and GAS Block. I could just drill them but I assume they are tapered considering you can only remove the original pins from one direction. I can buy the correct pins from K-Var but am back to the problem of drilling holes for them to fit. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Try this the pins are .118 drill the holes out with a .116 drill.I have the pins if you need some.Thanks.Rick And I hope this helps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jtoddellis 2 Posted May 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 Do you know what size drill bit is .116? I need 4 pins. Paypal? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rick-16 0 Posted May 4, 2005 Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 Do you know what size drill bit is .116? I need 4 pins. Paypal? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi a .116 is a # 32 drill bit. Price for the pins are $1.00 each and $5.00 SH Prioirity Mail with tracking#.I do take paypal.Please email me for Info.Thanks.Rick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oak 3 Posted May 7, 2005 Report Share Posted May 7, 2005 Damn. I kept asking this about a 2 months ago and nobody had any input. Now all the diamaters and drill bit sizes are flowing. Oh well I figured something out. I used the Bulgarian pins from K-Var and used a 1/8 inch bit. WOW. I really had to bang them in. Very tight fit. But my Front hand guards, gas block and threaded Bulagarian FSB are on!!!! Now all I need is the compensator to show up. It looks bad ass now. Watch out. Pictures at some point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
k_dawg 0 Posted May 7, 2005 Report Share Posted May 7, 2005 WOW. I really had to bang them in. Very tight fit. Would you say it was the tightness of a 15yr old, or more like an 8 year old? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jtoddellis 2 Posted May 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2005 Got my pins today. Thanks rick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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