26 replies to this topic

[cal844]

Use a proper penetrating oil for a few days, then a small Allen key and a set of mole grips

[Wiggy]

Make sure you use a club hammer. Smaller hammers just won't have enough weight behind them with the limited amount of swing that you have.

[Spider]

If the front one is stuck that bad, take out the other pin.

 

Bashing away at it will only distort the bore in the gearbox and then no matter what, you can be guaranteed it will always leak oil.

[phillrulz]

i used a punch and a lot of moving the gear stick to find the right angle, if i remember one of the gears pulls it out alot and rotates it 

[Wiggy]

Yeah. I use single, measured blows. Reposition your parallel punch each time.

[Minimonet]

I am going to cut the rod with an angle grinder. I have tried to drill it and the bit broke inside the pin. Had enough. Beast time.

 

Having said that, I can't find the gear change rod to replace in minispares. Can it be purchase on its own or do i need to buy a new gear box (hope not)

Edited by Minimonet, 03 June 2018 - 09:11 PM.

[Wiggy]

It might be feasible to cobble together some sort of press. G Clamp, little socket, and a nail.

Of course you may struggle for room and lack of hands...... I'm just thinking out loud really.

[Minimonet]

It might be feasible to cobble together some sort of press. G Clamp, little socket, and a nail.

Of course you may struggle for room and lack of hands...... I'm just thinking out loud really.

Why did i not think of that! that's a good idea, a G clamp, i'll give it a try. thanks for thinking out loud

[GraemeC]

If you *have* to cut it, try cutting the barrel dead centre and replace.
Both the standard ones and these upgraded ones are available:
http://www.minispare...16.aspx|Back to

[Its a min]

I've used Wiggy's method in the past successfully but found it may take a bit of time getting the socket in the right place without it flying off. I've since modified a G-Clamp by cutting a slot in the fixed end so the roll pin passes through as the clamp, with a suitably sized pin, is tightened.

 

Which reminds me, I have to get it back off my mate.

 

Good luck.

[Wiggy]

I've used Wiggy's method in the past successfully but found it may take a bit of time getting the socket in the right place without it flying off. I've since modified a G-Clamp by cutting a slot in the fixed end so the roll pin passes through as the clamp, with a suitably sized pin, is tightened.
 
Which reminds me, I have to get it back off my mate.
 
Good luck.

I like the sound of that!

[Spider]

Dunno if they are still available, but someone was offering a 'pin press' for removing these pins in situ on a Mini.