JUSS10 250 #1 Posted June 16, 2010 so my newly acquired 854 has a lift hitch that appears to be rusted in place. i was able to loosen it a little with a liberal dosing of PB blaster and sticking a 2 foot chisel in it and prying up but it still barely moves. got the rings of the sides of the pin and was just wondering if anyone has had this happen and if there is a "smart" way about doing this. Or should i just get out the hammer and a block and start beating on the pin? thanks Justin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 70 #2 Posted June 16, 2010 Apply some heat with a torch and keep working it a little at a time with the movement and the blaster,I freed one the other day after 3 days off and on,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,406 #3 Posted June 16, 2010 Read through this old thread, it should be helpful. There are links in the thread to older discussions, and links in them to even older ones. http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?showtopic=11747 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JUSS10 250 #4 Posted June 16, 2010 go figure the one time i post before searching and there are a ton of threads thanks for the link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,229 #5 Posted June 16, 2010 Some guys swear by a pneumatic hammer with punch. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,494 #6 Posted June 16, 2010 This is what we have done to replace the hitch pin and make it easy to change hitches, etc. When you get that out replace it with one of these for less headaches in the future! Also here is a closeup photo of one of the TSC 3/4 inch round by 6 and 3/4 inch long. You can buy them for less than seven dollars and they can be quickly removed and the regular hitch(s) can be removed. Other RedSquare Members have provided more details on use of this pin and it is a big improvement for ease of changing or removing hitches. http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?...t=0entry83701 :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linen beige 14 #7 Posted June 17, 2010 Keep it wet, dripping wet, with penetrating oil as you wiggle it up and down. It will eventually free up. Be careful using that chisel. If it is shaped so that it puts pressure on a small portion of the hitch "slot" you run a good risk of it cracking the hitch. A flat steel bar that fits the hitch slot is a better idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tgranthamfd 28 #8 Posted June 17, 2010 Agreed on all of the above suggestions, and the pin selection at TSC or most farm stores is very good, they even come in red and black, Wheel Horse colors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
