Question about reverse lever

[wedge]

So I got a deal on one of those billet reverse levers and decided yesterday to try to install it.

I was able to remove the little clips off of the pin that holds the lever in place, however, the pin seems to be a really tight fit. Are there any tips or tricks to changing this out or do I just have to drive that pin thru the hole with a hammer, then drive it back in thru the new one?

 

[Irv]

So I got a deal on one of those billet reverse levers and decided yesterday to try to install it.

I was able to remove the little clips off of the pin that holds the lever in place, however, the pin seems to be a really tight fit. Are there any tips or tricks to changing this out or do I just have to drive that pin thru the hole with a hammer, then drive it back in thru the new one?

Without actually seeing what you are talking about, I assume you are referring to a split pin?

If that is the case, just use a small drift punch and lightly tap out the pin.
I personally would get a new one for the install as this will likely weaken the old one, or make the hole slightly bigger?

Good luck

 

[Blue Dave]

Without looking at it I would guess that you are correct.

 

[wedge]

Yea, that's what I am talking about. I did not want to force it unless it was like that by design.

I will just do what I was doing then! Thanks guys!