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Old 03-26-2010, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by jt20 View Post
yes.


but it requires some finesse or experience. If you don't know the limits of the threads in the pin... it could be fatal.


-use a hardened bolt (cap head screw)

-stack washers / sockets (anything cylindrical, hollow and hard) around the head of the pin and send your chosen bolt through.

- use the tightening force of the bolt to extract the pin.






*****tips:

gauge the depth of the threads inside the pin by tightening your bolt into it beforehand and mark the bolt when it bottoms out.

only use objects that completely contact the surface around the pin so that the bolt does not become bent if your washer stack does not stay parallel with the pin.

stack objects so the bolt will not bottom out too soon, but will engage the pin with at least 4 full threads / turns.

go slowly, back everything out if there is any doubt whatsoever!

Heat the area around the pin and freeze your bolt.... it makes a difference.
I got a bolt but what about the one that is on the plastic piece that puts tension on the belt? I am afraid that I will break the plastic.
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