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Mike Satur bell crank upgrade, pin alignment? 10 years 11 months ago #117403

I have fitted the Mike Satur bell crank upgrade yesterday, I thought it was going to be easy and to be fair it was, apart from the roll pin (I don't seem to be very skilled with pins, perhaps it's because I work in an office pushing buttons on a keyboard most of the day). I think it has made the gear selection more precise. Saying that it still has a bit of slop when a gear is selected.

I have managed to get the roll pin in, but it is still sticking out by a little. I guess it has just not quite gone through the other side properly. Maybe it is not aligned up properly. I have used a parallel pin punch, with an 8 and 9mm socket bit on to get it in, in the first place.



Does anybody have any suggestions on how to possibly align it and get it through?

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Mike Satur bell crank upgrade, pin alignment? 10 years 11 months ago #117430

250mm 10" Plumbers Slim Jaw WATERPUMP Pipe Wrench PLIERS Grips Water Pump NEW
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250mm 10" Plumbers Slim Jaw WATERPUMP Pipe Wrench PLIERS Grips Water Pump NEW
Completed
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Re: Mike Satur bell crank upgrade, pin alignment? 10 years 11 months ago #117612

Thanks for the advice David. I have tried that and unfortunately this didn't budge it.

Here is a picture of it:



I have also tried mole grips (inspired by David's suggestion), but I couldn't get access.

Any suggestions would be greatfully received?

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Mike Satur bell crank upgrade, pin alignment? 10 years 11 months ago #117614

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Can you get a small g cramp or similar in to squeeze the bugger in?
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Mike Satur bell crank upgrade, pin alignment? 10 years 11 months ago #117624

I would be tempted to pack out the reverse side with a suitable sized wooden block to prevent the gear shaft bending and use a bigger hammer on the drift.
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Mike Satur bell crank upgrade, pin alignment? 10 years 11 months ago #117625

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......I thought 'a hammer fixes all' was someone else's byline........ :whistle:
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A hammer has its uses!

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Ouch!

A screw thread in a clamp would exert more force. ;)
Try jacking a car up with a hammer...... :yesnod:
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