How do you remove gudgeon pins..

Buggyboy Officially Full-On Dubber

255 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 27 Aug 2004, 10:00 pm

#225294

Okay I have removed the circlips from the pistons pins but they dont want to move, I read in the manual to use a 'slide drift' or something like that. Is there some little trick to it ? It is a Type 1 1200cc if that makes any difference ?

pod i`ve got to finish this thing one day

4,980 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 27 Aug 2004, 10:22 pm

#225311

i used a bit of brass bar and tapped them out very gently
(it was turned down to use as spigot aligning tool) 🙂

[Edited on 27-8-04 by pod]

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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Aug 2004, 11:13 pm

#225341

Hi

I always use a trans spigot shaft, brass is good but get the end turned down so that it fits inside the pin.

Steve

silver Dangerous when poked

2,169 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 27 Aug 2004, 11:58 pm

#225352

I use a big G clamp, and sockets small ones down the push side and big on the exit, I only take them out halfway anyway!

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tassupervee That really hurts doesnt it!

1,171 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 28 Aug 2004, 2:21 pm

#225516

If "tapping" out the pins, always ensure that the pistons are firmly backed up so there are no side loads on the big end bearings when the pins are tapped.

Damage to the bearings can result.

The G clamp method avoids side impact loads on the conrods and pistons

L8tr
E

Im not a complete idiot, quite a few parts are missing....

lugnuts Custom Title Time!

1,070 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 28 Aug 2004, 5:13 pm

#225563

Or a bolt and nut and washers and a piece of wood and draw it out,thats right im a butcher.:kiss

Buggyboy Officially Full-On Dubber

255 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 28 Aug 2004, 9:30 pm

#225638

Thanks guys, will practise with the old motor to perfect the technique.

tassupervee That really hurts doesnt it!

1,171 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 29 Aug 2004, 9:29 am

#225742

Lugnuts
LMAO!
Actually the drawbolt method you describe is as good as anything else...............LOLOL
Just looks a bit suss

L8tr M8
E

Im not a complete idiot, quite a few parts are missing....

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 29 Aug 2004, 11:23 am

#225780

Drift and hammer ... they should push out easy unless the engine hasnt run for years.

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lugnuts Custom Title Time!

1,070 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 29 Aug 2004, 7:17 pm

#225951

tassupervee wrote:Lugnuts
LMAO!
Actually the drawbolt method you describe is as good as anything else...............LOLOL
Just looks a bit suss

L8tr M8
E

BIT SUSS,dam theyd make good plates!!!

BJ Seriously Crusin Dubber

177 posts · joined Nov 2003 · 29 Aug 2004, 7:41 pm

#225961

Heat the piston and it will slide straight out, hot water will to the job or oxy, but go careful with oxy. Even the sunshine direct on to the pistons will also help. Has worked wonders numerous times for me.