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removing roll pins

Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 12:51 pm
by John *.?-!.* cub owner
I learned a trick for removing spring type roll pins today. I was working on the throttle of Jeff's (non mechanic neighbor) 444 today and needed to get the lower roll pin in this picture out to replace the friction disk.
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In addition to it being hard to get too, there appeared to be some weld gobbed around the pin, which I had to cut off with the Dremel. I tried to drive it out with a punch, but couldn't move it due to not being able to backup the shaft and keep it from sprining. I tried drilling it, but all I accomplished was dulling my drill bit. After thinking a little bit I remembered Jeff mentioning he was wondering about using an air chisel. I grabbed my air chisel and ground the punch bit that came with it down to the size of the roll pin, and the pin popped out almost as soon as I pulled the trigger. I think I will get some extra punches to grind down to pin sizes as I need them.

Re: removing roll pins

Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 1:43 pm
by Bill Hudson
Thanks, John. That is one to store for later use. Oh, I've never told you , but I really miss your musclebound avatar. :) :)

Bill

Re: removing roll pins

Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 3:24 pm
by Rudi
John:

Image to what Bill said. This may even be a Cub Tip of the Week ... :D

Re: removing roll pins

Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 8:23 pm
by John *.?-!.* cub owner
Rudi wrote:John:

Image to what Bill said. This may even be a Cub Tip of the Week ... :D
Never seen a roll pin on a cub, which is the reason I posted it here instead of the cub forum.

Re: removing roll pins

Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 8:28 pm
by Rudi
I know that.. it is still a great tip and one many of us can use. There are roll pins on different implements etc., and it is a good tip.

Re: removing roll pins

Posted: Sat Aug 24, 2013 4:00 pm
by birddog
Your right Rudi, a good tip is a good tip. Thanks John for reminding me. I had used the air hammer on some at work before retirement but I had forgotten about it.

An air hammer is a great tool when used right. I almost always forget about it though. The other day I was watching the owner at the local garage hammering to no avail on a ball joint when I happened to think of the air hammer. A minute or so with it and out came the joint.

Re: removing roll pins

Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 1:43 pm
by John *.?-!.* cub owner
Now if I could just find someone that made them with assorted size punches so I didn't have to grind one down when I need a different size, because my grinding is not too exact.

Re: removing roll pins

Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 2:07 pm
by danovercash
John, you didn't look close enough , mine has ONE. Can you find it in the photo? May have more!
URL: http://photos.cubfest.com/displayimage.php?pos=-14505

Re: removing roll pins

Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 5:15 pm
by birddog
John if I remember correctly Snap On used to have them in a few sizes, (don't remember how many though) and I would guess the other big name guys would probably have some also. Of course they're quite pricey.

Re: removing roll pins

Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 8:51 pm
by John *.?-!.* cub owner
danovercash wrote:John, you didn't look close enough , mine has ONE. Can you find it in the photo? May have more!
URL: http://photos.cubfest.com/displayimage.php?pos=-14505
fast hitch are not real cubs. :lol:

Re: removing roll pins

Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 9:01 pm
by danovercash
I think it may have three! Others may beg to differ with you on "real cubs".

Re: removing roll pins

Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 9:06 am
by John *.?-!.* cub owner
I also mentioned this on YTMAG.com (yesterdays tractors), and one of the replies was that the palm nailers also worked good plus you could use standard punches in them.