Tilt column issues... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

red71cheyenne · 10-23-2006, 08:09 PM

Well, I got the pin remover tool from the tool store, but wouldn't you know it, it too broke off in the column. And its hardened! Nice. Still unable to get this one pin out. Anyone got any ideas on pulling the pin? Short of the plasma cutter that is....Thanks, Jeff.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 10-23-2006, 08:26 PM

I use a slide hammer with a machine screw to pull the really tough pins. I also soak the pins down with penetrant.

I have not run across one that could not be pulled, yet!

Jim

red71cheyenne · 10-24-2006, 11:19 AM

I tried the slide hammer thing right off, but not the penetrating fluid. I'll give it a try again as soon as I can get the hardened screw extracted! Thanks, Jeff.

**kwmech** · 10-24-2006, 10:05 PM

Did you release the spring pressure on the tilt mechanism first

red71cheyenne · 10-24-2006, 10:44 PM

Ya, it has no spring pressure, thats why its being rebuilt. Thanks, Jeff.

10-23-2006, 08:09 PM	#1
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Tilt column issues... Well, I got the pin remover tool from the tool store, but wouldn't you know it, it too broke off in the column. And its hardened! Nice. Still unable to get this one pin out. Anyone got any ideas on pulling the pin? Short of the plasma cutter that is....Thanks, Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

10-23-2006, 08:26 PM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Tilt column issues... I use a slide hammer with a machine screw to pull the really tough pins. I also soak the pins down with penetrant. I have not run across one that could not be pulled, yet! Jim

10-24-2006, 11:19 AM	#3
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Tilt column issues... I tried the slide hammer thing right off, but not the penetrating fluid. I'll give it a try again as soon as I can get the hardened screw extracted! Thanks, Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

10-24-2006, 10:05 PM	#4
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,628	Re: Tilt column issues... Did you release the spring pressure on the tilt mechanism first

10-24-2006, 10:44 PM	#5
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Tilt column issues... Ya, it has no spring pressure, thats why its being rebuilt. Thanks, Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty



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