Rob J. 1,941 #1 Posted September 3, 2023 I know everyone has their favorite way to get these things out. I’m in the process of rebuilding a 3-speed tranny and have worked on hitch pins before. A lot of heat and banging seemed to be involved. So I got to thinking as I have never seen this way done before, although I’m sure it has, in using a ball joint press. It took me 5 minutes, only a couple smacks with the hammer and the pin isn’t all marred up and reusable. The beauty of this method is it’s portable and not a stationary press. Gitty up! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,451 #2 Posted September 3, 2023 Well done Sir. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,076 #3 Posted September 3, 2023 Your saw horses look just like the ones I got from my Grandfather! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob J. 1,941 #4 Posted September 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, squonk said: Your saw horses look just like the ones I got from my Grandfather! They are old but work great for cleaning up trannys. 😉 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,216 #5 Posted September 3, 2023 Well done! Everyone needs a set of beater sawhorses! A lot of pin removal depends on what part is stuck. The slot hitch arms (in my case) or the part in the transaxle case. I was able to use a BIG clamp on a big nut over one end (hole bigger than the pin) and a small washer (slightly smaller than the pin) on the other end. Pressure, penetrant, propane, and patience. On the third day of adding a bit more pressure it popped. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #6 Posted September 3, 2023 You lost me Rob I guess I don’t know or have never used a ball joint press. Got a picture of it in action? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,157 #7 Posted September 3, 2023 A big C clamp. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,316 #8 Posted September 3, 2023 (edited) Too bad the offshore versions (Harbor Fright and the like) use such a coarse pitch jacking screw - but you may have to miss a mortgage payment to buy a domestic one! I DO have and have used the off shore version mentioned..... Edited September 3, 2023 by ri702bill 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob J. 1,941 #9 Posted September 3, 2023 1 hour ago, WHX?? said: You lost me Rob I guess I don’t know or have never used a ball joint press. Got a picture of it in action? What Ed said. I didn’t take pics or a video mainly cause I wasn’t sure it would work. 😂 Mine was stuck in the tranny. The hitch was stuck too and was able to move it with a rubber mallet. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob J. 1,941 #10 Posted September 3, 2023 14 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: A big C clamp. This is exactly the tool. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,157 #11 Posted September 3, 2023 Here's my portable press. Hargrave #44 12" made by Cincinnati Tool USA. Used to press pins, straighten plow blades, frames, augers, etc. 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,316 #12 Posted September 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Ed Kennell said: Hargrave #44 12" made by Cincinnati Tool USA. And looks to have a finer pitch ACME squareform thread - really rugged....worlks best with a coating of light oil... 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob J. 1,941 #13 Posted September 3, 2023 I found an OTC just like the one I used for $40. Will be a handy tool in the future for sure. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
