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1929 Leatherback · 11-09-2021, 06:18 PM

I need to drive the little pins from the control arm from the spark control arms on the steering column. They are tighter than a tick. Any ideas on how to drive them out without bending anything? Thanks!!

Dennis Pereira · 11-09-2021, 08:28 PM

A lot of looks but no answers you might try drilling the pins out carefully their most likely rolled over on the ends .

Gary WA · 11-09-2021, 08:39 PM

3/16 socket 1/4 in drive!hit with hammer to break pins off, then drive pins out!

Russell Reay · 11-10-2021, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Gary WA

3/16 socket 1/4 in drive!hit with hammer to break pins off, then drive pins out!

I tried this several times. Even using an 8# hammer I couldn't break the pins. Ended up drilling them out

Ray64 · 11-10-2021, 07:57 AM

Cut off an appropriate size nail and use that to drive them out. worked for me.

jw hash · 11-10-2021, 08:25 AM

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I pull the control rods up all the way and block them up. now the spring is collapsed and the arms are bottomed out. now take a hammer and punch and hit on the end of the rod. it will shear the pins right off.

1929 Leatherback · 11-10-2021, 06:08 PM

Thanks for the help. I always get good advice here!!! This is a great site!!

11-09-2021, 06:18 PM	#1
1929 Leatherback Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 37	control arm pins I need to drive the little pins from the control arm from the spark control arms on the steering column. They are tighter than a tick. Any ideas on how to drive them out without bending anything? Thanks!!

11-09-2021, 08:28 PM	#2
Dennis Pereira Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Georgetown Divide Kelsey ca Posts: 869	Re: control arm pins A lot of looks but no answers you might try drilling the pins out carefully their most likely rolled over on the ends . __________________ Dennis in Kelsey ca

11-10-2021, 07:57 AM	#5
Ray64 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Grafton,OHIO Posts: 755	Re: control arm pins Cut off an appropriate size nail and use that to drive them out. worked for me.

11-10-2021, 08:25 AM	#6
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,662	Re: control arm pins Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I pull the control rods up all the way and block them up. now the spring is collapsed and the arms are bottomed out. now take a hammer and punch and hit on the end of the rod. it will shear the pins right off.

11-10-2021, 06:08 PM	#7
1929 Leatherback Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 37	Re: control arm pins Thanks for the help. I always get good advice here!!! This is a great site!!