I'm doing the infamous steering shaft coupler repair. Actually, I've got the truck back together now since I couldn't even get anywhere.

How do you get the stupid roll pin out that holds the coupler to the steering box? I got the nylon inner pin out, but the roll pin itself isn't budging. I've been trying to get it out with various improvised punches and a stubby sledge. It hasn't budged. I don't really know if I can use heat on that. There is grease all through the coupler, and I'm afraid it would heat up the steering box as well.

To anyone who has done the repair, how did you get the roll pin out?

 

I am interested in this as well, and when you get it done, I'd love to hear your feedback on it.

 

i think heat might be one of the only ways to get it out but you will most likely have to replace the input shaft seal on the steering box before you put everything back together. i know the pin on mine looks like it might come out but i know someone has replace the steering column and the input shaft on it leaks(pretty sure seal was damaged by heat).

 

I did a Dorman kit on a previous 150 and found that the hole/pin was bigger on one side than the other so not to insult you, have you tried it from both sides?

 

I remember it being tapered too.
Won't go but one way.

 

I did try both sides. I'll see if I can't measure the ID of the pin to see which side is less compressed.

I picked up a pilot punch set today at tractor supply. They are like a non-tapered drift punch with a nipple on the end, specifically for roll pins. We shall see what the appropriate tool and an inappropriately large hammer shall do.

 

10 minutes with the proper punch, and she's out. 1/4" was a little on the small side, but it worked.

One of the perks of working in a machine shop is getting really good advice on rebuilding 70 year old technology.

 

Hey congrats. Its amazing what the right tool can do.