1650 axle pin
 

Im wondering what is an effective method of removing the front axle pivet pin? I've been working on it for awhile. Even after soaking it in Pb blaster for a few days.

Get out the torch!

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I wound up cutting off the bushing that it welded on to the channel that the pin goes through with a cutoff wheel.

The torch and cut off wheel are drastic measures! Are you using a roll pin punch and a big hammer? If the engine is still in the frame, you need to work from underneath. I assume the area is clean, and you can see the spirol pin. grind it flush with the collar, then, use a proper roll pin punch and a heavy hammer. I've never failed to remove a pin this way.

http://www.amazon.com/Craftsman-9-43...roll+pin+punch


The next thing to do is drill it out with a solid carbide drill bit. drillsandcutter.som has the drill bit. That pin is 3/16 inch.

http://drillsandcutters.com/dmod316carbide.aspx

Cutting off the collar is a last resort and will require a weld repair.

I tried drilling. That said, I did not use the bit you are refering to. I did try the punch and a 5 lb hammer. The engine was out, and no it did not make me happy to resort to cutting.

That solid carbide drill bit will eat right through a spirol pin...just be careful, don't bend or flex the bit or it will break..it's very brittle being carbide.