chris hall 5 #1 Posted July 6, 2012 anybody had trouble removing a hitch pin ? i got it to move alittle side to side but, still wont come out.pblaster and grease hasnt helped so far. any ideas ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 994 #2 Posted July 6, 2012 lots of guys have had troubles with them,look for peaning on the end of the pin,guys hit them and then it peans(mushrooms),keep using the blaster and at least it will move,some are frozen so bad guys have had to cut through the case and pin to separate the tranny and then have it pressed out,keep working it with a bit of heat and lots of lube and it will come out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #3 Posted July 6, 2012 The fact that you've got any side-to-side movement is a very good sign. As Don suggests, keep working it with some heat and regular applications of Blaster and it will gradually loosen up. Lord knows most if not all of us have been where you're at with these things! Duff 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,411 #4 Posted July 6, 2012 How much side to side movement? It sounds like you may have it mushroomed out a little like was mentioned. If so, a file will help immensely. Do a search on the term hitch pin, there should be plenty of topics on removing them. Good luck. Sent from my Evo 4G with Tapatalk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Crazy 23 #5 Posted July 6, 2012 Those hitch pins are a pain! I had to cut mine off with a sawzall!! LOL Goodluck, hopefully yours can be saved!! :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stigian 1,234 #6 Posted July 6, 2012 If all else fails you could always drill the through the center of the pin (may take some time), and then put a hack-saw through the hole and cut through the remaining pin. Once cut through it should release it's grip on the trans allowing it to be drifted out.. That's what I had to do to one of mine! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,350 #7 Posted July 6, 2012 I gave up trying to bang it out. As said, the pin will mushroom on the ends. I used my sawzall and cut one end flush with the case. Then I was able to bang it through without mashing the end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JUSS10 250 #8 Posted July 6, 2012 just cut it off. i turned the hitch all the way up then cut on either side of the hole it goes through on the trans. After that i just pushed it out with a large punch and hammer. Then go get a 3/4" bolt or hitch pin from TSC, clean out the old holes and put a little never sieze on it. frequent use of the tractor helps keep it loose as well, but if you are on this site, I'll assume you plan to use the tractor a fair bit ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #9 Posted July 6, 2012 The fact that you've got any side-to-side movement is a very good sign. As Don suggests, keep working it with some heat and regular applications of Blaster and it will gradually loosen up. Lord knows most if not all of us have been where you're at with these things! Duff I had the same problem....a little side to side movement. I used a small grinder to clean-up the "mushroomed" ends, kept putting the penetrating oil on and driving the pin back & forth with a punch on the pin. Each time, it moved farther & farther until it came out. Be sure to put some anti seize on the pin when it is re-installed on this or any other tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris hall 5 #10 Posted July 6, 2012 success !!!!!!! brass punch pblaster grease and a big hammer !!!!!! thanks for all the help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
