Blind Pin on NH TC30

[kotchz]

The power steering cylinder dropped all its fluid after running over stump. I've tried many lubricants to attempt to get the blind pin out of the axle to remove cylinder for rebuild. Kroil, Blaster. The 3/4x2" pin has a welded flange screwed to the axle which I unscrewed and beat the hell out of to try to get it the pin to turn. No spin. Supposedly there is 2 bushings in there which I cannot see. Oh and the pin has a grease fitting which I removed and saw no grease but no rust. The only option that I can think of is to buy or borrow a slide hammer. Don't know how hard the pin is. I would have to figure a way to get the front end up higher. It has a loader which is not a small job to remove. Never tried. Any other ideas to get the pin out?

 

[skramer360]

I would remove the loader to start. It isn't that big of a deal and will make all the work on the front end way easier. Your local Autozone or other parts house may have a slide hammer puller available to use for free (pay a deposit, get it all back when returned in good condition).

 

[dicktill]

The power steering cylinder dropped all its fluid after running over stump. I've tried many lubricants to attempt to get the blind pin out of the axle to remove cylinder for rebuild. Kroil, Blaster. The 3/4x2" pin has a welded flange screwed to the axle which I unscrewed and beat the hell out of to try to get it the pin to turn. No spin. Supposedly there is 2 bushings in there which I cannot see. Oh and the pin has a grease fitting which I removed and saw no grease but no rust. The only option that I can think of is to buy or borrow a slide hammer. Don't know how hard the pin is. I would have to figure a way to get the front end up higher. It has a loader which is not a small job to remove. Never tried. Any other ideas to get the pin out?

Don't really have an answer for you, but with the grease fitting out, loading the inside of the pin with PBlaster won't hurt.

 

[thclimer]

Any chance you could post a picture of what you are trying to take apart?

 

[TractorTech]

I assume you are talking about removing pin #8 in the axle illustration. About the only way to get it out will probably be with a Broco or exothermic torch.
I also assume you have buggered the pin/mount tab pretty well, but it is not necessary to remove the cylinder to rebuild. Gut the cylinder in place and reseal the gland and piston.

 

[kotchz]

Thanks, yea I couldn't get pin "8 to turn and buggered the mount tab enough to decide that this is not going to get the pin to spin and loosen it. I don't know torches so I don't follow. As far as rebuilding the cylinder on the tractor I thought well let me see if I can at least unscrew the end of the cylinder and I then noticed that it was crimped or spot hammered. Was unsuccessful in removing the crimp. I appreciate any more help.

 

[kotchz]

I assume you are talking about removing pin #8 in the axle illustration. About the only way to get it out will probably be with a Broco or exothermic torch.
I also assume you have buggered the pin/mount tab pretty well, but it is not necessary to remove the cylinder to rebuild. Gut the cylinder in place and reseal the gland and piston.

Above

 

[nyone]

If the pin wont turn a slide hammer wont do anything. You need to get that pin turning. Welding a large nut on it and useing a impact is a good start. Next would be heat and the impact.

 

[kotchz]

If the pin wont turn a slide hammer wont do anything. You need to get that pin turning. Welding a large nut on it and useing a impact is a good start. Next would be heat and the impa

If the pin wont turn a slide hammer wont do anything. You need to get that pin turning. Welding a large nut on it and useing a impact is a good start. Next would be heat and the impact.

It's got a flat mounting tab welded to it. Look at the diagram above, the parts list "8. I wish that I had welding experience. You would need to heat the axle, not the pin which is impossible. The welded nut is a good idea to get it to spin at least but I don't have the equipment or the skill.

 

[nyone]

And? Weld a nut on it to spin it.