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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 197 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 197 | I am working on removing the drag link ball pin on the steering arm. Does anyone have any idea what size the shank is that goes through the arm? I have already drilled into it with a 1/2" drill. Apparently the pin shank is bigger than 1/2".
Thanks in advance
Walt Williams
La Verkin, UT
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Denny G
Sandwich, IL
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,058 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,058 | If you've drilled deep enough, at least the thickness of the arm, try using a punch to drive it out. I was able to get two out that way on my project. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | | | | | | Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 197 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 197 | | | | | | Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 197 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 197 | Thanks. Your photo is helpful. I am seeking to remove the drag link ball pin from the steering arm that mounts on the front spindle on a 3100. 0.750 diameter. Pretty good sized. I have ordered a 9/16 drill for another application. I will use it to enlarge the hole I have already drilled then bump it with a hammer to see if I can get it to loosen. Its in there pretty good. Thanks again Walt Williams La Verkin, UT | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,112 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,112 | You might want to read the last part of this Tech Tip. In many cases this is the secret to success. The hole was countersunk and the ball stud material filled in that area when it was assembled at the factory. Tech Tip | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 |
Denny G
Sandwich, IL
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,675 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,675 | Use a 7/8" drill bit to remove the swage from the top of the steering arm, then drive the ball out with a big pin punch and a BFH. This also creates a short tapered area at the top of the arm for the new part to swage into. It's simpler if you can get the piece into a drill press.
Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 4,886 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 4,886 | Don't drill all the way through with your big drill bit! If you are unsure of the size, order the new ones and measure. Once you go to big, there is no turning back.
Drive it out with a punch, 1/2 drill is usually as big as you need.
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