duster column shift lever removal

[Fisher]

How do you get the pin out without beating the damn column to death in the car? I am going to drill it out tomorrow? Any thoughts.

 

[TrailBeast]

Yea, broken drill bits.
might try rigging something to press it out, like a socket a screw and channel locks or vise grips.
Of course you will also have to protect the surfaces if you don't want them a chewed up.

 

[Fisher]

Ok so this is no easy task then is what your saying? Treat it with kid gloves and dont get rammy.

 

[diymirage]

I seem to remember the very first thread on this forum I ever responded too was on this very subject


if I remember correctly, the answer was heat?

but to tell you the truth, I'm considering taking a sawzall to the lever and chopping it off at the column for now

 

[Fisher]

I actually thought about doing the same thing. lol But thats a little bit too BUBBA. lol

 

[TrailBeast]

I actually thought about doing the same thing. lol But thats a little bit too BUBBA. lol

Use a mototool then.

 

[65 Dartman]

Isn't the pin a common roll pin? It is on a 65 Dart column I have. If so, wouldn't an appropriate size punch do the trick?

 

[TrailBeast]

Isn't the pin a common roll pin? It is on a 65 Dart column I have. If so, wouldn't an appropriate size punch do the trick?

Probably, but some of the are stuck to beat hell.
I used a section of pipe under it to support the column part and was able to get it out with a punch.
Sometimes a small hammer works better than a big one too.

 

[Fisher]

I am going to use a C clamp and a block of wood with a hole in it and press it out.

 

[TrailBeast]

I am going to use a C clamp and a block of wood with a hole in it and press it out.

I good thought, and may very well do it.

 

[Fisher]

will need a better c lam this bastard is tight. looking like the sabre saw will be coming out soon

 

[Fisher]

Looks like its staying in the car till i can get a mobile welder here with a torch and hope i dont burn the car down. cant find a blade to cut the ******.

 

[Fisher]

Its out, made a punch and beat the ****** out.

 

[diymirage]

Its out, made a punch and beat the ****** out.

like a regular punch ?

or something spiffy ?

 

[Fisher]

I ground down a small grade 8 bolt and i was able to get it out.

 

[Fisher]

left it in park, and drove it out from the bottom up.