Roll pin in steering coupling

[RAT ROD AL]

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That won't fit in the engine bay !!

 

[Tool.Man]

Mine took two hits to come out.

How many hits have you taken?

~10

 

[RustyRatRod]

~10

If you've hit it ten times and it hasn't moved, you're probably doin it wrong.

 

[jeff alder]

That won't fit in the engine bay !!

I thought he stole it from you but yours was yellow. LOL

 

[YY1]

Make sure you are not hitting the landing instead of the pin.

Didn't see what you are using to hit it with.

The 2 1/2" 1/4" bolt with threads ground off was perfect. Perfect size to clear the landing with max contact on the pin, and perfect length to avoid the rag joint and steering gear housing.

Penetrating oil is a good idea, too maybe something better than WD-40.

 

[BillGrissom]

Post 5. I bought 2 sets of roll-pin punches. One set is for removal, and the other for installation (longer, skinnier). Bought to work on the roll-pins that secured parts of my 1964 Valiant convertible top frame for restoration (corroded tight since steel in aluminum hole). Prior to that, I probably used a thick nail with end cut-off flat. Don't use a cone-end or might swage the roll-pin tighter in the hole. "Carefully" might mean to back-up the coupler with a big hand sledge so you don't put excessive force on the steering linkage.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Post 5. I bought a 2 sets of roll-pin punches. One set is for removal, and the other for installation (longer, skinnier). Bought to work on the roll-pins which secured parts of my 1964 Valiant convertible top frame for restoration. Prior to that, I probably used a thick nail with end cut-off flat. Don't use a cone-end or might swage the roll-pin tighter in the hole. "Carefully" might mean to back-up the coupler with a big hand sledge so you don't put excessive force on the steering linkage.

They're so cheap, too. $10.99 for a set of five at HF. Why people argue against common sense I'll never know.

 

[Tool.Man]

Thanks to everyone for helping out.

 

[mopowers]

I've always just used an appropriately sized 1/4" drive deep socket with an extra long extension to tap with a hammer. I can probably think of 5 or more tools that can do the job with the same amount of ease.

 

[Woody500]

PB blaster for a day. A little heat on the outside of the coupling, without melting the grease. Punch and hammer.

PB Blaster the WORST penetrating oil ever. Why is it so popular?. Even one of the best, K&W Knock 'er Loose changed their formula to a similar & WORTHLESS product.
We used original 'pink' Knocker for years to put old military vehicles in service at Ropkeys' Military Museum to get engines unstuck in many vehicles, including the Sheman Tank we used in the Movie 'Tank' starring James Garner. We also taught him how to drive it.
Seafoam is what I use now.

 

[Woody500]

& the judicious use of heat is increasingly a lost art. Try some .