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Billybob57 · 10-04-2021, 07:39 PM

I have a sheared off distributor body pin at the top of my distributor. Has anybody found a way to remove them when there isn't anything to grab hold of,

Dave1931Pickup · 10-04-2021, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Billybob57

I have a sheared off distributor body pin at the top of my distributor. Has anybody found a way to remove them when there isn't anything to grab hold of,

On broken bolts, pins etc. I build up the end of the bolt or pin with weld using TIG welding. When the weld is high enough I grab the welded portion with Vise Grips and start twisting and turning until the bolt or pin comes loose. This works great when the broken part is below the surface. The trick then is not to weld the broken item to the main body of the part that the bolt or pin is in. The heat from welding helps loosen stubborn items. I know that not everyone has the capability to do this so find a good welder to help out.

Billybob57 · 10-04-2021, 09:36 PM

I couldn't wait, so I just tried it. Worked great so thanks

Big hammer · 10-05-2021, 07:30 AM

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A 10 minute fix !! Great tip!! Dave

10-04-2021, 07:39 PM	#1
Billybob57 Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Michigan Posts: 66	Distributor body pin I have a sheared off distributor body pin at the top of my distributor. Has anybody found a way to remove them when there isn't anything to grab hold of,

10-04-2021, 09:36 PM	#3
Billybob57 Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Michigan Posts: 66	Re: Distributor body pin I couldn't wait, so I just tried it. Worked great so thanks

10-05-2021, 07:30 AM	#4
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,129	Re: Distributor body pin Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) A 10 minute fix !! Great tip!! Dave __________________ Don't force it with a little hammer tap, tap, tap get a bigger hammer tap done