Cannot remove pin from piston Grrrrrrrr By chinascoot (Read 482 times)

[chinascoot]

So my 157qmj was topping out at 65psi during compression test. I pulled everything apart and found blown piston rings.

I've done a few rebuilds so this WAS gonna be easy enough.

I removed the clips from the piston and the pin is forged into place. I cannot budge it. I tried tapping it lightly with a ratchet extension and a rubber mallet and nothing.

Any ideas scooter brethren? I've hit it with some PB blaster just cause and I'm waiting. This thing had to be under some serious high heat right?

I should note the scoot is a $100 craigslist find.

[Alleyoop]

Try heating up the piston on each end.
Alleyoop

[tvnacman]

c-clamp socket pin and push . did the retaining clips come out easy ?

John

[chinascoot]

Retaining clips came out easy. Will report back with results of both ideas. Thanks dudes.

[chinascoot]

Allllrighty!!!! Since I did not have a torch I went with the c-clamp/socket method. Worked like a charm. Thanks tvnacman.

Thanks for the response alleyoop, you are always first to respond and that's awesome.

[tvnacman]

Feb 14, 2015 13:00:09 GMT -6 chinascoot said:

Allllrighty!!!! Since I did not have a torch I went with the c-clamp/socket method. Worked like a charm. Thanks tvnacman.

Thanks for the response alleyoop, you are always first to respond and that's awesome.

Yes alley is on time , I'm glad it worked out .

[Alleyoop]

FANTASTIC!! Glad something worked now you can finish it up and get it up and running.
Alleyoop

[cyborg]

late to the party,,,a little heat c clamp socket trick works great!!! oh and do check the rod bushing for score lines and other assorted problems before reassembly