Ghostrider

I have no idea what it's correct name is, but I need to get the big rod at the end of the drive where the hyd rams bolt to, out.
It is well and truely stuck in there, and it looks like it isn't supposed to come out. Problem I have is that it's the older model Bravo 1 drive with the non adjustable trim ram end limit so there is no oval hole, just the rod in a round hole that is well and truely stuck.

I have tried a hammer. Now the threads are damaged, but they were stripped anyway so any other ideas would be helpful. Is there something else I need to remove first??

I have the drive off the boat, I just need to replace the front pin / rod thing.

Any help is always appreciated.

Comanche3Six

Cut the treaded part off flush with the bar stock. Get a good size Bosch Hammer, use a blunt end bit and buzz it out.
Oh yes, it's true!

diggster69

Lay the drive on its side and spray PB Blaster on it then again in a couple of hours it should tap out.

Griff

Looks like it seized from dissimilar metal corrosion. Try all of the above. Maybe an air hammer as well.

Ghostrider

Thanks lads, I'll give all of it a go and let you know.

I've got a replacement pin so I don't care how this one winds up! I'm going to replace the other end while I'm at it as well, but apparently it has circlips on it so I'll pull them off first before I lay into it with a mallet!

By the way, I'm going to wreck the paint job, what's the best paint to use to re-spray the drive? What primer do I use as well?

Thanks again, you lot are life savers!!

Cheers,
John

spazboz

iTrader: (2)

I've had anchor pins stuck like that before, they are not fun to get out. Heat it up, lube it, beat the piss out of it. It's the only way I know!

OL40SVX

Instead of pushing the pin out why not try pulling the pin through the housing...put a bunch of spacers on the other side and tighten an exisitng nut down on the spacers...
even if you are trying to smack it out..this preload will help you lossen the pin...

spazboz

iTrader: (2)

Another thing I've found works is getting a pipe wrench or good vise- grip on it and try twisting it loose. No matter what you do at this point, you will most likely end up hurting the pin to get it out.

handfulz28

Are these supposed to be difficult to get out? When I tried to install a tie bar, I had a b!tch of a time getting the rams off and trying to move the pin. Then once I got that far, I realized I had the wrong hats....

jaf302

Cut the pin flush and drill a 7/16 inch hole in the center as deep as you can. Then drive it out with a drift pin in the hole. PB Blaster or Kroil works well Good luck ,Paul