<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div></div><div>What happens if somebody has welded the old pin in place?</div><div><br></div><div><a href="http://x.jtrk1.net/z.z?l=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZHJvcGJveC5jb20vcy9qMzNuODU4dzBwcDBidHgvaW1nXzA1OTEuanBnP2RsPTA%3d&r=5442752742&d=737223&p=1&t=h&h=b60c1dc779937842d1b11854076cb5a7">https://www.dropbox.com/s/j33n858w0pp0btx/img_0591.jpg?dl=0</a></div><div><br>On Sep 18, 2015, at 12:17 PM, Randall <<a href="mailto:TR3driver@ca.rr.com">TR3driver@ca.rr.com</a>> wrote:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><span>My method:</span><br><span></span><br><span>Hardened all-thread, hardened nuts, extra thick hardened flat washers (aka setup washers) all from MMC. (ISTR the thread is 5/16 NF,</span><br><span>but double-check that)</span><br><span></span><br><span>Soak the pin in PBB (or your choice of penetrating oil) for several weeks beforehand.</span><br><span></span><br><span>Use a bottoming tap to clean out the threads in the head. </span><br><span></span><br><span>Find a suitable socket that will just fit over the head of the pin (and the little tab on the frame). Cut a piece of all-thread</span><br><span>about 4" long, and use double nuts to lightly torque it into the head of the pin. Remove the nuts, lube the threads with the best</span><br><span>lube you've got, then use the setup washer and one nut to pull the pin out as far as the socket will allow. Took a bunch of torque</span><br><span>(I used an extra-long box end wrench and grabbed the car to pull against) but the pin moved before anything broke. Add a suitable</span><br><span>spacer and pull some more. Lather, rinse, repeat until the pin falls out. I replaced the nut & all-thread once or twice, as they</span><br><span>were looking worn.</span><br><span></span><br><span>Or; take the body off and commence pounding with a BFH. I've always succeeded with the first method but I'm not certain it's</span><br><span>actually easier than taking the body off <g></span><br><span></span><br><span>If you grease the pin up good with copper-based anti-seize before reinstallation, it will pop right out next time.</span><br><span></span><br><span>-- Randall </span><br><span></span><br></div></blockquote><img src="http://x.jtrk1.net/o.z?r=5442752742&d=737223" alt=""></body></html>