So I've removed these before on other boats, I have the pin tool, used heat and all that fun stuff - never any problems. Now I'm working on a boat (Alpha 1, 5.7L) that was wet slipped... in saltwater.....
:facepalm:
It also hasn't been greased in probably 10 years so the bell housing won't even move without using a crowbar on it. I need to get this all apart, need to change bellows, need to replace gimbal bearing. So I remove the zerks, get as much gunk old grease I could out, sprayed in PB inside it, wire brushed around the head of the pins, sprayed PB all over so basically it was soaking in the stuff overnight. I heated the bellhousing by the pin until the gimbal ring was smoking and went to remove the pin - the pin tool broke.
So I ordered a new removal tool, one that claims it has 150000 PSI strength. Is there anything else I can do to fight the corrosion while I'm waiting for the tool to arrive? Does it sound like it's a lost cause?? I don't want to waste money on a new tool only to break it as well. Picture to follow.... Thanks for any advise.
:facepalm:
It also hasn't been greased in probably 10 years so the bell housing won't even move without using a crowbar on it. I need to get this all apart, need to change bellows, need to replace gimbal bearing. So I remove the zerks, get as much gunk old grease I could out, sprayed in PB inside it, wire brushed around the head of the pins, sprayed PB all over so basically it was soaking in the stuff overnight. I heated the bellhousing by the pin until the gimbal ring was smoking and went to remove the pin - the pin tool broke.
So I ordered a new removal tool, one that claims it has 150000 PSI strength. Is there anything else I can do to fight the corrosion while I'm waiting for the tool to arrive? Does it sound like it's a lost cause?? I don't want to waste money on a new tool only to break it as well. Picture to follow.... Thanks for any advise.
