how to remove this pin?

jaxs · Jun 9, 2018

I'm with 1010 on how to approach it. Clean it up (preferably with solvent and soft brush to preserve evidence of stripped hex) to see if it's split or if head look's to be stripped. If it isn't split,it's not friction fit which mean's threaded. If threaded with stripped head,I'd clean up and weld the largest grade 5 bolt that will go inside. Air impact will loosen better than wrench but heat from welding will likely ease removal. If bolt snap's off,grind flat,weld on a nut and have another go at it.

joecdeere · Jun 9, 2018

Deere calls it a spring pin (#7), punch and hammer time!

RunningaDeere · Jun 9, 2018

I think we've got a winner; so it's driven out??? I did talk with a few heavy equipment guys, they said those get welded in often; which may necessitate burning out the larger pin...

RunningaDeere · Jun 9, 2018

Hey, I really appreciate the help with this to everyone! I'll be working on this early this next week; wish me luck!

mrmikey · Jun 10, 2018

If it's a spring pin, it means there's a hole completely thru it. On bigger ones like that, I've used an acetylene torch and a good, clean tip and burnt the pin out. If the main pin is rusty, which it probably is, you won't burn into provided you get in and out fast enough...........Mike

Tx Jim · Jun 10, 2018

To make roll(spring) pin removal easier you need to acquire a roll pin punch. Mayhew is a very good brand of roll pin punches.

Zebrafive · Jun 10, 2018

bcp said:
If you have a JD dealer, go in and buy a replacement for the "unknown" pin/bolt. Then you'll know exactly what you have, and you'll have a spare.

Bruce

This was my thought too, buy several, I'll bet that's not the only one hung up.

RunningaDeere · Jun 10, 2018

Thanks for the responses, I'll get on this Monday. I'm going to check into Mayhew punches. I talked with one heavy equipment guy, he said they usually like to replace them with a graded bolt, and 2 nuts to lock. He said they usually end up burning through them, as they get stuck.

jd110 · Jun 10, 2018

Another possibility if the large pin is frozen. The roll pin may be sheared off and the hole in the pin may not be aligned with the spring pin hole in the frame. You might try driving out the large pin first to see if it moves. If pin is frozen, lots of persuasion may be needed! (torch)