Don't Get special tools

boat4fun83

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I was having difficulty removing a hinge pin with the 1/2'' allen. Got one but not the port side. Went and rented hinge pin removal tool from shop. That thing stripped with maybe 50 lbs of torque. I was sitting on my rear and pulling up. (I'm not muscle man either). I was pissed. That was $30 down the tank however I just wanted the damn hinge pin out so I could change bellows and trim sensors. I got a good craftsman punch and cut the top head off to get a good square. Worked like a charm. P.S. don't try to use cheap ones b/c they rounded as well. Oh yea it was pretty damn tight too b/c we bent a 1/2'' superman wrench about an inch sideways.

Also don't buy the u joint sleeve tool. We used a 3 1/2'' socket that was 1'' drive and it fit perfect. Not 100 percent sure on the 3 1/2''. It was big and fit perfect. So if you have one of those laying around your house you can use it. lol.
 

bomar76

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Re: Don't Get special tools

Or, you could have applied a little heat to the pin to release the Locktite that is normally on them and it would have backed right out.
 

cr2k

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Re: Don't Get special tools

Yeah, they get put on with RED loctite.
 

eedwards

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Re: Don't Get special tools

Yeah, they get put on with RED loctite.
That is some good stuff!
I just broke a ratchet trying to get mine out.
And if i hit it with the torch will it mess anything up?
 

bomar76

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Re: Don't Get special tools

Propane torch, use some sense and it will all be ok.

A hair dryer will never do it.
 

eedwards

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Re: Don't Get special tools

Propane torch, use some sense and it will all be ok.

A hair dryer will never do it.

All i have is a map gas torch hit it with that and still wont budge.
 

captk

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Re: Don't Get special tools

dont those hinge pins spec RC35 loctite (green) that requires the use of heat to remove. type A or (271) is red
 

eedwards

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Re: Don't Get special tools

dont those hinge pins spec RC35 loctite (green) that requires the use of heat to remove. type A is red

That i don't know.I do know i hit it with heat thou.
I never see anyone say about hitting it with a impact.Will that mess it up?
 

bomar76

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Re: Don't Get special tools

For the third time...use heat.

If it doesn't budge, more heat.

Directly from the Mercruiser Manual;

Remove hinge pins.
Apply heat to bell housing, if neccessary to soften Loctite.
 

captk

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Re: Don't Get special tools

Heat goood use lots of heat.
 

eedwards

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Re: Don't Get special tools

For the third time...use heat.

If it doesn't budge, more heat.

Directly from the Mercruiser Manual;

Remove hinge pins.
Apply heat to bell housing, if neccessary to soften Loctite.

Oh sorry about that you must of missed the part where is said i was.
 

bomar76

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Re: Don't Get special tools

Red loctite takes somewhere around 300-350 degrees F to soften.
 

eedwards

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Re: Don't Get special tools

One side came right the other stripped.Looks like it is going to cost me the $400 to take it in anyhow.
 

atomb

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Re: Don't Get special tools

got me a nice cut in my hand taking my off yesterday. I used some heat and 1/2 allen.
 

eedwards

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Re: Don't Get special tools

Finally got the pins out, but how do i get the cable off so i can put on the shift bellow?
 

bomar76

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Re: Don't Get special tools

Have one on the way just wanted to get it done today as this is my only free time till memorial weekend.

Whats wrong with downloading and printing out the FREE factory service manulas at the top of this forum in the Adults Only thread?
 

eedwards

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Re: Don't Get special tools

Whats wrong with downloading and printing out the FREE factory service manulas at the top of this forum in the Adults Only thread?

Didnt know about it!
 

eedwards

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Re: Don't Get special tools

What about the shift cable removal tool and the bellows expander?
 
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