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Old 01-04-2013, 07:33 PM
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Default Stuck spring pin need help
I'm trying to finalize my 149 build but am stuck. I put a part on backwards and didn't notice till I drove the spring pin in place. Problem is I can't get the pin out. I've beaten the heck out of it but it will not budge. Would like to avoid heat so I don't have to re-paint. Any suggestions.
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Old 01-04-2013, 08:29 PM
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Do you have enough room to drill it out? They drill pretty easy.
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Old 01-04-2013, 08:44 PM
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You need a spiral pin punch it makes it alot easier. When in doubt, lubricate
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Old 01-04-2013, 08:44 PM
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If your working on a Coiled Pin (spring pin)??? you need to first push on the center thus collapsing the outside like pushing on the center of a roil of toilet paper. There is a punch made for coil pins - the center is more like a center punch with a collar to catch the very outside coil.
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Old 01-04-2013, 09:07 PM
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I believe they are called a pilot pin punch. They are a pin punch with a "nipple" in the center that centers the punch on the pin.
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Old 01-04-2013, 09:49 PM
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I tried to drill it but got nowhere fast. Lubricated and nothing. Will try the coil pin punch. Hopefull sears has one.

It's real cold up here the last few days and I'm wondering if that has something to do with it.

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Old 01-04-2013, 10:27 PM
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Try grinding the end of the pin flush with the coupler before driving it out. If it is peened over, that will keep you from driving it out. The pins are hardened, which is why drilling it isn't working.
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If the pin is in the drive shaft coupler, support the coupler with a bottle jack, since if it is not supported, you will lose a lot of energy just pressing against the tranny bearings.
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The stuck coiled spring pin is no longer. Bought a roll pin punch and it was 30 degrees warmer. Have it a few good wacks and it was out.

Thanks for the advice
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Old 01-05-2013, 09:26 PM
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i hope you told it who was boss so it wouldnt misbehave next time
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