270TL Bucket pin removal

[RANALDB]

I just found one of the pins on the lower pivot point to have a broken leg (the part that keeps the pin from rotating). I ordered a new pin and am having quite the time trying to removed the old pin!!! Anyone have any ideas on how to get the broke pin out???

 

[Harry in Ky]

I suspect the reason the retainer broke to begin with is the pin is siezed in the eye of the cylinder. Other than the "heat and beat" method, you might try a sawzall with a metal cutting blade. Cut the pin on each side of the eye, lift the cylinder out and deal with the three pieces one at time.

 

[RANALDB]

Harry,

Very sound advice! It does seem odd that the pin would have frozen in less that a year, but if it was never greased/anti-seized to start with, makes sense.

I am going to try the "heat and beat" and go from there!

Thanks!

 

[RANALDB]

Ok, I did it! It only took plenty or grease, heat and the sledge hammer. New pin installed with anti-seize grease.

Thanks for your help!