Removing 682 Implement Lift Arm

[ccguy]

I've begun a winter restoration project (parts in the garage, shed, basement and house) on a low number CCC 682 (704545). Working on the frame, the ratchet bracket is butchered and the arm needs some attention (handle button is hard to depress). I need to remove the arm which is attached to an arm assembly by way of some type of pin (?) which is rusted in place. How is this pin removed? Now on the Cub Cadet parts schematic for Implement Lift Handle-S/N 716387 & Below, it does not identify any pin so I don't even know what I'm dealing with. I've attempted to use a punch and hammer to see if I can move it with no success. What is it, how do I remove it and where can I find a replacement?

Many thanks,
ccguy

[SS5150]

Can you get us a pic?

I looked at the partstree breakdown & see what you mean. I know the QL's had a heavy rollpin in there and the higher serial # 82's show a rollpin too. I've gotta think they used the same setup but you never know.

If it looks like its pinned, do you have access to an air hammer?

[ccguy]

SS5150:

Here is a closeup of the pin. I've been tenderizing it in BP Blaster. Are these made not to be removed? No head, no nut, no nothing!

[olds45512]

i use an air hammer with a roll pin bit, 99% of the time they just come right out.

[bocephus1991]

Try some kroil oil or mix up some acetone and atf soak the crap out of it several times a night or day. Then hit it with the air hammer, bet it pops right out.

[swacor]

Get it hot and it will come out!!! If a torch don't work then nothing will.

[SS5150]

Originally Posted by ccguy

SS5150:

Here is a closeup of the pin. I've been tenderizing it in BP Blaster. Are these made not to be removed? No head, no nut, no nothing!

Looks similar to what I knocked out of my Dad's 1250, it was like a double-rolled roll pin (for lack of a better description). Air hammer it if you can, otherwise I think you need to keep swinging at it.

[finsruskw]

5/16" 'spirol' pin.
They are tough to get out and you will likely wreck it in the process.
That is if you don't use a pin punch
I get 'em from Mcmaster Carr

[yeeter]

Can be tricky.

I like to wire brush it before soaking. Figure the more rust I can get off the better. I use a small wire wheel on a drill for this.

Then if it protrudes (looks like yours does), they will sometimes break free by just smashing it with a BAH (big hammer). I like the 3# hammer for this. But sometimes this mushrooms the top and then that much harder to drive through. Sometimes you can smash it from one direction to break it free, then drive it from the opposite direction to get it out.

Once its started it usually moves easier. As mentioned, roll pin punches are very useful (amazon has). Although I have used regular punches, they can slide off when hammering. (if you wanted you could always grind a nub on the end of a regular punch and you would have a roll pin punch)

A couple times I have used a palm nailer on top of a punch since I didnt have an air hammer. I reach for the air hammer second, the big hammer first.

Just assume you destroy it getting it out and buy some new pins for going back together.

[ccguy]

yeeter/finsruskw/SS5150/bocephus1991/olds45512:

Thank you gentlemen, after soaking in PBB and purchasing the correct tool - Dasco Pro Roll Pin punch 5/16", (my regular punch mushroomed one end) I hammered it out from the other end and SUCCESS! This has been one expensive, mangled pin.

Many thanks again.