How in the bloody-hell do you get those really long pins out!?!?!?!?! SOS

 

 

-jr

the pins in the alternators!!!

not a clue... i've had to work around them in all my KBs...

damnit all!!!!! i heard something about knocking them out with a hammer and nail....SOMEONE let me know if this method is effective!!!! my progress is on major hold due to this problem!!!!

 

AAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

 

 

 

-jr

are you refering to the pins for the rims on the alts/bts?

im talking mostly about the pins that keep the alts/bt's together, and pivot and all that fancy movement.

 

 

-jr

Johnny Reb:

 

use a hammer and a NAIL PUNCH.

 

1) remove the leg from the alternator. It's hip is a ball-joint, and pops out.

 

2) secure the leg so you can get at the pin. make sure the car parts aren't resting on anyhting.

 

3) set the nail punch into the hole, and LIGHTLY tap the pin out with the hammer.

thanx

 

 

-jr

I've worked with this method before and it is highly effective just make sure to get the ribbed end out first. :ab

Agreed. That end is 'SCORED' so it Grips the Inner-Plastic when pushed in (Fortunately, the manufaturer usually inserts the pin so that the 'SCORED' end is Just BARELY Flush... so Look for that side when preparing for removal)

 

Of course, Patience will be the most important tool in this procedure....