Help with Input shaft pin

[ssspconcepts]

Originally Posted by zeropointbug

LuvsRC, once I get my parts for my truck early this week, I will do the pin mod right away and I'll post the results for you... if you can wait that long.

BTW, you don't need to drill out the pin.... just take the gear off, and get somethign smaller than the hole to hammer the pin out. I agree though, using an allen wrench is the best bet, I think that's what I'll use, because you can easily take away material from those edges.

I recommend drilling out the hole...this serves two purposes:

1 makes the hole just a tad bigger for a larger/stronger hex key.

2 cleans the metal so the JB Weld will stick better.

[zeropointbug]

That's true that it will make it stronger, but how strong does it have to be?

What size allen key did you use? And drill bit size?

[zeropointbug]

Actually I shouldn't say that.... :005:

Have you checked out my Quark heatsink thread? To big?! :005:

[ssspconcepts]

Originally Posted by zeropointbug

That's true that it will make it stronger, but how strong does it have to be?

What size allen key did you use? And drill bit size?

I started out by using a small nail....actually drove it down inside the existing hollow pin. It eventually failed. Then I spent the next couple of days disassembling my maxx tranny and doing it the right way. You ask how big does it (the pin) need to be....well there is definitely a balance-afterall you don't want to weaken the shaft.

I ended up using a 2mm hex key...but bear in mind that it did take a little bit of gentle grinding to get it to fit in the hole. I think I used a 5/64 drill bit.

[luvsrc]

thank you guys:027:

[zeropointbug]

yah, thanks sssp.

2mm would be more than enough yes, what are the pins in the cvd shaft's? around there, and alot more torque(plus it's loose fit), so this should last for sure.