Yugo SKS Stuck Gas Valve

dmckean44 · July 24, 2006, 07:17 AM

The gas valve on my Yugo SKS is stuck and I've tried everything to free it up. Four different penetrating oils including Kroil and PB Blaster, heat, as much pressure as I can apply. I think it might be a carbon thing and not rust, but I'm not sure.

Any ideas?

**Unclenick** · July 24, 2006, 09:00 AM

This may be one of those things that has to be examined to be understood. If it is really carbon, get some SLIP 2000 Carbon Killer. It actually softens the carbon cake. Try a soak in that. Gunzilla is also supposed to soften carbon and it leaves a lubricated surface behind.

Nick

dmckean44 · July 24, 2006, 11:44 PM

Thanks,

I've ordered some and I'll see what it does when I get it.

Hedley · July 25, 2006, 12:23 PM

Can you at least push the button in? And is it stuck to the right or on the cut-off position?

fmjgordo · July 25, 2006, 01:01 PM

had the same problem as you with gas valve. i tried alot of penetrating oils and nothing worked. the handle of a fixed blade knife seemed to work good to tap it into place.

dmckean44 · July 25, 2006, 07:16 PM

Its stuck in the fire position not the grenade position. But the gas system is unreliable right now and I wanted to replace the gas valve.

Doubletaptap · August 6, 2006, 03:20 AM

Awwwwww darn, they're more fun when stuck in the grenade position!!!!

I have dealt with several of them, whomp them in place with a piece of brass and a good beater. Then take it off and put a good one on it.
We have used all kinds of solvents and everything to free one up.
A mallet and a piece of brass to beat on will have it working your way.
Hey. you're going to replace it anyway!

July 24, 2006, 07:17 AM	#1
dmckean44 Member Join Date: April 26, 2006 Posts: 31	Yugo SKS Stuck Gas Valve The gas valve on my Yugo SKS is stuck and I've tried everything to free it up. Four different penetrating oils including Kroil and PB Blaster, heat, as much pressure as I can apply. I think it might be a carbon thing and not rust, but I'm not sure. Any ideas?

July 24, 2006, 09:00 AM	#2
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,060	This may be one of those things that has to be examined to be understood. If it is really carbon, get some SLIP 2000 Carbon Killer. It actually softens the carbon cake. Try a soak in that. Gunzilla is also supposed to soften carbon and it leaves a lubricated surface behind. Nick __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

July 25, 2006, 12:23 PM	#4
Hedley Senior Member Join Date: May 9, 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,279	Can you at least push the button in? And is it stuck to the right or on the cut-off position? __________________ It is imperative to strike down the rise of modernism which would lend itself to folly such as the use of billet components.

July 25, 2006, 01:01 PM	#5
fmjgordo Junior Member Join Date: June 14, 2006 Posts: 11	had the same problem as you with gas valve. i tried alot of penetrating oils and nothing worked. the handle of a fixed blade knife seemed to work good to tap it into place. __________________ I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.Albert Einstein Stimulate the economy, buy a gun.

August 6, 2006, 03:20 AM	#7
Doubletaptap Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2006 Location: Around north Houston Posts: 287	Awwwwww darn, they're more fun when stuck in the grenade position!!!! I have dealt with several of them, whomp them in place with a piece of brass and a good beater. Then take it off and put a good one on it. We have used all kinds of solvents and everything to free one up. A mallet and a piece of brass to beat on will have it working your way. Hey. you're going to replace it anyway! __________________ Don't believe the hype!!!

July 24, 2006, 11:44 PM	#3
dmckean44 Member Join Date: April 26, 2006 Posts: 31	Thanks, I've ordered some and I'll see what it does when I get it.

July 25, 2006, 07:16 PM	#6
dmckean44 Member Join Date: April 26, 2006 Posts: 31	Its stuck in the fire position not the grenade position. But the gas system is unreliable right now and I wanted to replace the gas valve.