WHX?? 55,183 #301 Posted Saturday at 11:30 PM 22 hours ago, ebinmaine said: On the two I've done I drove the gear's shaft right in to the block. Can one put the shaft back in from the outside to plug the hole? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 1,035 #302 Posted Saturday at 11:33 PM Maybe find a freeze plug or pipe plug that size? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 2,653 #303 Posted Sunday at 01:00 AM 1 hour ago, WHX?? said: Can one put the shaft back in from the outside to plug the hole? From what I have read people just fill it up with some silicone but I just can't make myself do that. I would rather just leave the shafts in place. I will mess with it a bit more see if I can get them out like @Achto said. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 55,183 #304 Posted Sunday at 01:18 AM 17 minutes ago, AlexR said: get them out like @Achto said. Well normally I'd call him a BSer but I seen him do it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 17,262 #305 Posted Sunday at 01:37 AM (edited) 2 hours ago, WHX?? said: Can one put the shaft back in from the outside to plug the hole? Yes, but going from the outside is hit and miss. The last two I tried- first went in easily, second stopped about half way and I wasn't willing to really hit it hard enough to go further. I just cut it off and ground it down. Best bet is to cut the pin in half and drive the tapered end in flush. Edited Sunday at 01:38 AM by kpinnc 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 77,499 #306 Posted Sunday at 03:13 AM 3 hours ago, WHX?? said: Can one put the shaft back in from the outside to plug the hole? Yes. I've done it. 1 hour ago, kpinnc said: I just cut it off and ground it down. Also had this exact issue. 2 hours ago, AlexR said: From what I have read people just fill it up with some silicone but I just can't make myself do that. On an engine with no oil pressure it would probably be fine.... and I wouldn't do that either. The stub of the shaft or as @Easton Rich said, a freeze/welch plug. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 31,106 #307 Posted Sunday at 05:11 PM (edited) 16 hours ago, AlexR said: From what I have read people just fill it up with some silicone I would drive in a 1/2 freeze plug / expansion plug. That would be a permanent fix. https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/dorman-pik-a-nut-steel-cup-expansion-plug-1-2-in-height-0380-3626051/3492125-P? Edited Sunday at 05:24 PM by Achto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 11,248 #308 Posted Sunday at 05:56 PM Just split the gears with a cold chisel and you don’t have to worry about messing with the shafts Easy Peary. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 2,653 #309 Posted Sunday at 10:03 PM She's a roller now, I got the next two days that will be really good for painting so I should get the rest of the parts painted, besides the engine block. 1 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 77,499 #310 Posted Sunday at 10:06 PM 2 minutes ago, AlexR said: roller Always a great feeling during a restoration! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 2,653 #311 Posted Sunday at 10:13 PM 5 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Always a great feeling during a restoration! Absolutely it does feel great! Get the feeling you actually might get it done soon until you realize how much more there is to do haha. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 30,629 #312 Posted Sunday at 11:13 PM that'll work perfect for holding drinks at @Pullstart's plow day... er... I mean, um, plowing.... 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 68,928 #313 Posted Sunday at 11:22 PM I drove the pin out, then drove it back in. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 68,928 #314 Posted Sunday at 11:48 PM 1 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
