TC10284 111 #1 Posted April 27 I have a trailer hitch from a newer parts 310-8 that I want to put on an older 312-8 that does not have one. It seems stuck. What is the best way to remove it? One of the E or C clips is already removed. Pics of the hitch: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Kmimbw88GPtD2cPV7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,422 #2 Posted April 27 What's stuck is likely the cross pin in the transmission case. Several of us have different ways to remove those pins. I'd get a jigsaw in just next to the hitch on each side and cut the pin. You'll want to start a soak on that pin for future usage of the transmission too. It'll need to come out to split the trans. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,873 #3 Posted April 27 here is a recent thread on the hitch pin thing 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,316 #4 Posted April 27 Yes indeed Travis, that puppy is "Brown welded" in place. Can you get the hitch pin out of the one you want to put the hitch on?? If so, saw thru the pin with the hitch to set it free. DO read the post above on removing the stuck portion in the center. CAUTION - what ever method you use, extract the pin thru the thicker LEFT half of the Unidrive case, not the right. Right half is too thin and you will most likely break the stuck portion off, creating a leak....... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,609 #5 Posted April 27 @TC10284 , should always have that , slide pin , in a penetrating oil soak state , also regularly , use my hitch point , to exercise it . have all of mine drilled out , for a ball hitch set up , makes anything a no issue hook up . pete 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,316 #6 Posted April 27 6 minutes ago, peter lena said: @TC10284 , should always have that , slide pin , in a penetrating oil soak state , also regularly , use my hitch point , to exercise it . have all of mine drilled out , for a ball hitch set up , makes anything a no issue hook up . pete Funny there Pete. Yesterday I needed to drill out the later hitch on the 854 to accept a 3/4" shank of a trailer hitch ball. (Number 1 Son bought a pond boat...) Pin has been in there 10 plus years - removed one C clip and pushed it out with ONE finger. My greasable pin design in the post above just flat out works...... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,609 #7 Posted April 27 @ri702bill as you know , regularly check ups on your stuff , tells you what's going on , like your slide pin , lubrication set up ! BTW , if someone was to drill out an older style / type flat hitch to a 3/4 " hole , nothing stopping you , from cutting a short slide in bushing to retain the smaller hole if needed , then its just a swap and go , to the older , small hole pin fit . have the 3/4 ball hitch on all my stuff , makes for quick / easy mount , also lever area / is lubricated / ball , red grease , make it easy , stay greasy , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,316 #8 Posted April 27 @peter lena - Did that on the C81 hitch I opened up to 3/4" years ago. Turned up a stepped bushing out of scrap aluminum to accept a 1/2" round eye bolt - that stays on all year long. Bill 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,609 #9 Posted April 27 @ri702bill thats the advantage of , regularly , experimenting with an issue , you can always ad a " WHAT IF ? " to the situation . another ironic result , of looking at W/H ,anything , is that is close to , being very solid , function is usually rough / needing some basic movement improving detailing . think the attachment , set ups , are the easiest to improve , like a side stool sitting look at the situation , still marvel at how easily / quietly the PTO LEVER set up can be , from original set up . also referring to plow frame set up . always snoopin around , looking at function . pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,656 #10 Posted April 28 (edited) I used 3/4" 3 point top link hitch pins on my Wheel Horses they are plated and I have never had a problem removing them. Edited April 28 by Lee1977 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,609 #11 Posted April 28 @Lee1977 also like your bolt on coil seat springs , have those on all my horses , experimented , with a bolt on slide on tapered spring base , allowing me to easily switch springs for setting I wanted , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites