Run and Gun 25 Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 My auto plug keeps backing out while shooting. I tried using a medium blue loctite but it did not hold. Should I try some red high strength loctite? What is everyone using? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poolingmyignorance 2,191 Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 You'll want to clean the threads (male and female) of your plug thoroughly with a light degreaser like rubbing alcohol, on a swab. Then apply the blue Loctite and allow to dry before use. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Run and Gun 25 Posted April 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) You'll want to clean the threads (male and female) of your plug thoroughly with a light degreaser like rubbing alcohol, on a swab. Then apply the blue Loctite and allow to dry before use.That might of been my mistake. I forgot to clean it before applying the blue loctite. Now I will clean and reapply.Thanks Edited April 3, 2013 by Run and Gun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobabuee 29 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 yep, make them clean ,and wait 24 hrs for it to dry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Not high temp silver solder? -i've been doing it wrong. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neverhome 4 Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Just got one but have not installed yet. Do I Loctite the adjustment screw, actual unit to the gun, or both? Instructions with mine said it has been factory set out of the package and no adjustment should be necessary. Is this something new with the TAC47 Auto Plug? It did say adjustments could be made if necessary but the wording seemed to indicated it would not be necessary. Gun is at gunsmith's now as it would not handle low brass right out of the box. I wanted to have that corrected prior to changing gas plugs and prior to converting it. I also have a CSS gas puck on the way. Between the gunsmith, auto plug and puck, I am hoping FTE will be rare to non existent. Neverhome Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poolingmyignorance 2,191 Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 The autoplug comes preset to operate at a specific pressure that should be sufficient to cycle low brass in a decently running shot gun. However the nature of sagia shotguns is to vary greatly gun to gun. Some adjustment may very well be necessary. You only need to locktite the adjustment screw into the auto plug ONCE you have your gun set to run low brass with it installed. Just count the number of threads so you can replace it to the correct tension. The dentet on the gasblock will keep the autoplug's body from backing out, no need to locktite that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vulcan16 971 Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 How about using Teflon pipe tape instead if locktite? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poolingmyignorance 2,191 Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Teflon tape is used as a seal and for thread lubrication to facilitate in removal/installation of tapered threads. So long you don't get a bunch of excess tape inside the spring area, I can't see what harm it would cause, though I wouldn't imagine it would be that effective. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 I use it to hold on my choke adapters or MBCs... It works. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poolingmyignorance 2,191 Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 I never tried it. (Obviously) Not something I typically would think of being used on higher heat applications. Learn something new all the time here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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