control arm pins

[1929 Leatherback]

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!!

 

[Dennis Pereira]

A lot of looks but no answers you might try drilling the pins out carefully their most likely rolled over on the ends .

 

[Gary WA]

3/16 socket 1/4 in drive!hit with hammer to break pins off, then drive pins out!

 

[Russell Reay]

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

 

[Ray64]

Cut off an appropriate size nail and use that to drive them out. worked for me.

 

[jw hash]

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.

 

[1929 Leatherback]

Thanks for the help. I always get good advice here!!! This is a great site!!