mini 14 gas port screw

[bigdog454]

What thread is the mini 14 (181 series) gas port thread?
I was told that it is 8X32 but the 8x32 thread does not fit.
is it a 8x40?
BD

[NyFirefighter357]

From the interweb "the screws are "socket head cap screws #8-36x3/8" UNF"

[bigdog454]

Thanks will get some and try them.
BD

[bigdog454]

got some, their the right ones, #8-36x1/2 UNF
bd