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| | | | Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 40 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 40 | The 40' I have came with replacement crank knobs uninstalled. I'm wondering how to remove the old knob posts from the crank handle. The new replacement ones come through the back and the knob is press fitted on the pin holding it to the crank. I'm thinking I need to drill out the old knob pin with a drill bit the size of the replacement pin. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 265 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 265 | scout4924,
I am not as familiar with the your truck, as I am with an AD truck. But with the AD truck knob, you have to carefully drill out the back of the pin, that is in the handle. Then you can put the handle on a flat service, like vise. You can then take a small rubber hammer and tap the new knob and pin assembly into the hole in the handle. Hopefully that is how your works. Good luck with your project.
Rugo
Steve Rugg
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 40 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 40 | I used a drill press vise to hold the outer end of the pin and used a 17/64 bit to drill from the back side. That was enough to remove the flair on the back of the pin and it could be pulled out the front after drilling into the pin about 1/4 inch. I then used a bench vise as a press to force the new knobs onto the new pin. Protecting the knob face with a rag Worked great! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 265 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 265 | scout4924,
Perfect. Glad you were able to cross that off your list of projects on your truck.
Rugo
Steve Rugg
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