elcamino/wheelhorse 9,297 #1 Posted September 24, 2022 What is the best way to remove the roll pin on the high / low shifter on a eight speed trans? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #2 Posted September 24, 2022 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #3 Posted September 24, 2022 Regular roll pin punch Jimbo. 1/8 in if I remember right. Tuff to do tho with the tranny still in the tractor tho. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,996 #4 Posted September 24, 2022 Yup 1/8 pin punch. Soak it first. Helps if you can hit it back and forth too. One side will eventually give 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #5 Posted September 24, 2022 Saw your other post Waldo. The grease n grime hopefully kept it from brown welding. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,297 #6 Posted September 24, 2022 Thanks for the input , now where can I get a good set of roll pin punches ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #7 Posted September 24, 2022 (edited) Oops didn’t reed the comment good enough I thought you ment where you could get roll pins man I am a stupid kid Edited September 24, 2022 by The Freightliner Guy My stupidity 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,739 #8 Posted September 24, 2022 Mcmaster 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #9 Posted September 24, 2022 Any big box Waldo or good size hardware store. Prolly got a cheap set in the jungle but OK for how often you use. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,217 #10 Posted September 24, 2022 Just now, WHX?? said: Prolly got a cheap set in the jungle but OK for how often you use That's what I did. I figure if it turns out I need to use them a lot and wear out a couple, I'll do that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,297 #11 Posted September 24, 2022 I tried a set from HF , not worth a dang gone. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,739 #12 Posted September 24, 2022 The seat I got from McMaster was Mayhew made in USA good thing about McMaster you can by individual replacements if needed.. (Seriously bent a 1/8 once. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,751 #13 Posted September 24, 2022 Craftsman. I have a set from 1/16 to 3/8. Have NEVER failed me. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,571 #14 Posted September 25, 2022 I got a set from Tractor supply after I destroyed my Harbor Freight ones. Been happy with the set from TSC. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #15 Posted September 25, 2022 Hope their better than the ones you destroyed of mine trying to remove that steering wheel... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimSraj 429 #16 Posted September 25, 2022 The one I just drove out of the 1267 came out pretty easily. I used a 5/32” punch. It fit perfectly in the hole. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,103 #17 Posted September 25, 2022 16 hours ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: Thanks for the input , now where can I get a good set of roll pin punches ? https://www.amazon.com/Grace-USA-Gunsmithing-Gunsmith-Accessories/dp/B007WADKN0 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,625 #18 Posted September 25, 2022 @elcamino/wheelhorse use that flat face size to size punch , penetrating lubricant and a 3 lb hammer , should do it , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,297 #19 Posted September 25, 2022 I found some roll punches in a tool box of my old mans. Three taps with a small hammer and the pin can out must be my lucky day. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
