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Old 11-09-2021, 06:18 PM   #1
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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!!
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Old 11-09-2021, 08:28 PM   #2
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A lot of looks but no answers you might try drilling the pins out carefully their most likely rolled over on the ends .
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Old 11-09-2021, 08:39 PM   #3
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3/16 socket 1/4 in drive!hit with hammer to break pins off, then drive pins out!
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Old 11-10-2021, 07:52 AM   #4
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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
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Old 11-10-2021, 07:57 AM   #5
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Cut off an appropriate size nail and use that to drive them out. worked for me.
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Old 11-10-2021, 08:25 AM   #6
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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.
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Old 11-10-2021, 06:08 PM   #7
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Thanks for the help. I always get good advice here!!! This is a great site!!
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