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oldsman41 · 05-23-2014, 07:40 PM

hi everyone. the shift levers on my 3 spd od trans are very loose. how do I get the pins out that hold them on and do I replace the pins with bolts? these are the ones coming out of trans. thanks

Mac VP · 05-23-2014, 07:51 PM

Grind off the head of the pin, then attempt to drive it out with a drift punch with a 1/4" tip. Do not go crazy swinging a heavy hammer as the pins are usually swedged into place. If they don't budge, you'll have to carefully drill the pin with a smaller bit to relieve the tightness, then try again with the punch and hammer.

The Merc levers are rolled pressed steel, and often are cracking from stress. The pin holes are often sloppy too. You probably won't find new levers anywhere, so repairing them yourself is your only option. Mig weld up any cracks. You can also weld some mig wire into the pin holes and redrill them for a tight fit again.

oldsman41 · 05-23-2014, 08:20 PM

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thanks. sounds like I have some fun coming tomorrow.

05-23-2014, 07:40 PM	#1
oldsman41 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 157	mercury trans problem hi everyone. the shift levers on my 3 spd od trans are very loose. how do I get the pins out that hold them on and do I replace the pins with bolts? these are the ones coming out of trans. thanks

05-23-2014, 07:51 PM	#2
Mac VP Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,361	Re: mercury trans problem Grind off the head of the pin, then attempt to drive it out with a drift punch with a 1/4" tip. Do not go crazy swinging a heavy hammer as the pins are usually swedged into place. If they don't budge, you'll have to carefully drill the pin with a smaller bit to relieve the tightness, then try again with the punch and hammer. The Merc levers are rolled pressed steel, and often are cracking from stress. The pin holes are often sloppy too. You probably won't find new levers anywhere, so repairing them yourself is your only option. Mig weld up any cracks. You can also weld some mig wire into the pin holes and redrill them for a tight fit again. __________________ VANPELT SALES LLC Cincinnati, Ohio Office: 513-724-9486 www.vanpeltsales.com www.classictransmission.com

05-23-2014, 08:20 PM	#3
oldsman41 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 157	Re: mercury trans problem Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) thanks. sounds like I have some fun coming tomorrow.