This pictorial of the T97.ca FTU (Flat Top Upper) is not meant to replace the original installation instructions but rather, act as a visualization aid only. For a complete write up, please download the original installation instructions from this link.  Above: Unboxing the T97NSR and T97.ca Flat Top Upper. The FTU ships fully assembled.  Above: Field stripping the T97NSR.  Above: Marking the front sight post stanchion for alteration.   Above: Marking the rear sight post stanchion for alteration.   Above: Do not cut below the "steel cross braces" on the sight post towers.   Above: The front sight post removed.     Above: A clean cut.  Above: The rear sight removed.  Above: A clean cut.  Above: Marking the angular cuts.     Above: Deburring. Sand paper works just as well.  Above: Deburred and cleaned nicely.  Above: Deburred and cleaned nicely.  Above: A file will also debur and smooth metal handily.  Above: Preparing to drill out the original charging handle rivet.   Above: Drilling out the original charging handle rivet.    Above: A punch will help, a common nail will do.    Above: Nothing we will miss.  Above: Dabbing a little paint on exposed metal.     Above: Dry paint.   Above: The FTU's all steel rear sight post clamp.  Above: The FTU's double locked front sight post clamp.  Above: Sliding the FTU onto the front sight post at a 20-30 degree angle to the top flat.  Above: Loose fitting the rear clamp.   Above: if your FTU does not seat on the rear sight post stanchion, do not force it.  Above: Side surface reductions of the rear sight stanchion for proper FTU fitment may be required.  Above: This can be done with a block and metal sand paper. A power tool helps but is not required.  Above: A quick touch up and we are done modifying the rifle.  Above: Looks good. Note the charging handle in the forward position during installation.  Above: Tightening up the set screw on the rear clamp. Tight space here.  Above: Tightening up the rear clamp from above.  Above: Tightening up the front clamp.  Above and Below: Re-assembly begins.    Above: The re-assembled rifle.  Above: The T97.ca FTU (Flat Top Upper) installed. |