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88mm 08-22-2010 10:34 PM
Tank tread pin removal
 
I know this is a simple and basic task, but everytime I try to remove a pin from tracks on a tank, I get clumsy and always end up breaking a delicate part. I was wondering what your best proven tools/techniques are? Thanks.

BiggTony 08-22-2010 10:37 PM
RE: Tank tread pin removal
 
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This is your friend. Cut the pin point off of the tack and this works just fine.

yellowshaker 08-22-2010 10:37 PM
RE: Tank tread pin removal
 
I have a small 90 degree pick that I simply insert into the hole and tap lightly with a screwdriver handle. They come out easy enough usually.

88mm 08-22-2010 10:41 PM
RE: Tank tread pin removal
 
Thanks BiggTony and yellowshaker. I'll give both a try.

sassgrunt 08-23-2010 02:19 AM
RE: Tank tread pin removal
 
I have found that trying to hold a small-diameter rod, AND a small hammer, AND the tracks - all at the same time - is just too clumsy for me, most of the time. I have had a lot of luck using a small spring-loaded center punch in one hand and the track in the other. The General Tools punch that I'm posting a link to has a really slender point that usually manages to start the pin moving in one or two clicks - just enough to get ahold of the end with pliers or vise-grips. Any further and you risk the taper of the punch opening up the hole.

http://www.drillspot.com/products/44...c_Center_Punch

RCCOMMAND 08-23-2010 10:48 AM
RE: Tank tread pin removal
 

ORIGINAL: sassgrunt

I have found that trying to hold a small-diameter rod, AND a small hammer, AND the tracks - all at the same time - is just too clumsy for me, most of the time. I have had a lot of luck using a small spring-loaded center punch in one hand and the track in the other. The General Tools punch that I'm posting a link to has a really slender point that usually manages to start the pin moving in one or two clicks - just enough to get ahold of the end with pliers or vise-grips. Any further and you risk the taper of the punch opening up the hole.

http://www.drillspot.com/products/44...c_Center_Punch
I go with both the push pin method or the center punch, whichever is within reach when I need it. The auto center punch works wonders and quick. To your point about opening up the hole at the entry point of the punch in the track, I removed my tip, and machined it to the diameter of the smallest track pins and I've also removed the stout original spring in the auto punch and replaced it with a much lesser one, offering just enough "kick" to remove the pin, first hit every time. The auto punches I use I get for under $5. Follow these guy's advice, 88mm and you won't go wrong.

pzrwest 08-23-2010 11:56 PM
RE: Tank tread pin removal
 
When removeing HL track pins you need to find out which end of the track pin is knurreled and push it out from the opposite end. you press the pin out from the unknurreled end so the knurreled end comes out of the track link first.

88mm 08-24-2010 01:18 PM
RE: Tank tread pin removal
 
Thanks everyone! Funny, I've had a spring-loaded center punch in my tool box for ages. In the words of Homer Simpson, "d'oh"!

bowlman 08-24-2010 06:46 PM
RE: Tank tread pin removal
 
On my Impact tracks you can't get to the end of the pins the tracks have a cover molded in so I take a small screwdriver and a handel of an old screw driver and tap on the edge of the head at an angle to get pin to move then use a pair of wire cutters to pull pin up and then its free to come out .

Jimmy

bowlman 08-24-2010 06:48 PM
RE: Tank tread pin removal
 
Hi Bill how you been .

Jimmy

RCCOMMAND 08-25-2010 08:59 AM
RE: Tank tread pin removal
 
Hello Jimmy - good to see your posts, as always. I'm just trying to get things back on track on my end.

See you around!


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