how hard is it to change a gas piston?

[l921428x]

thinkin about switchin the one in the yugo.

6.25 inches correct?



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[1 Patriot-of-many]

Not hard, I remember changing one, had to grind a little to find the pin, punched it out no sweat.

[l921428x]

oh I can see the pin, both sides.

[308]

When I replace the gas piston I like to drive a tapered SS pin through the piston/carrier until it is tight, then (for lack of a better term) smash the smaller tapered end flush with the carrier, smooth both sides flush with a file or dremel, and polish the entire assembly.

[l921428x]

gotcha boss man.