desertdatsuns.net

I need to get the wedge pin out of the striker arm it’s #2 underlined in red. There is no easy way to get in there to punch it out but maybe someone has better tools to accomplish this. This is on the 77-78 5speed tail housing. Willing to drive/pay for time whatever needed I just need that out so I can replace the o ring. It’s the same shape as the spindle pin lock

Can you get a C-clamp on it and slowly tighten it to push it out till it breaks loose? It may be too tight to do that. My other "go to" option for impossible problems is the Scottsdale Machine shop.

Yeah I tried c clamps and motorcycle chain breaker nothing fits in that small of an area.. I did try a crow bar but couldn’t get it out either. Do you have any contact for that shop?

The owner's name is Bill. Phone number is 480-945-0934. They have solved some tough challenges for me in the past.

I have removed about 8 of them in my lifetime..let me know if you still need it out. There is a trick. I am in Mesa

Well I already started to drill it out now that I ordered a new pin.. but what is the trick?

I used a air hammer on the lever down towards the inside of the case with a nut on the wedge bolt and the thing pops right out

I drilled it out took me about 4-5 hours gradually stepping up bit sizes and hammering on the bolt.
This tool was the only thing that made it possible

Hopefully you can find a new tapered bolt.. they might be no longer available.

Yeah I found some on eBay before I drilled it. I already got it and put the new one in fits perfect. Now I am waiting on the o rings to arrive from courtesyparts