Oliver 77 Standard Spindles . . .

[chuckh_02]

Working on replacing the spindle bushings on my 77. Several internet searches have not yielded any information!
I was able to get the welch plugs out, but to remove the spindle pins, there is a rivet driven into a blind hold that engages a relief cut in the pin. How in the He** do you get that rivet out? Anyone have experience with this - I see pics of restored Standards, so what's the trick?
Also, the bushings are available, but super expensive (over $50 each). It looks like McMaster-Carr 6391K554 will work if I drill them for grease.

 

[Oliver owner]

Working on replacing the spindle bushings on my 77. Several internet searches have not yielded any information!
I was able to get the welch plugs out, but to remove the spindle pins, there is a rivet driven into a blind hold that engages a relief cut in the pin. How in the He** do you get that rivet out? Anyone have experience with this - I see pics of restored Standards, so what's the trick?
Also, the bushings are available, but super expensive (over $50 each). It looks like McMaster-Carr 6391K554 will work if I drill them for grease.

Hmm on my 66 orchard the pins go through and are peened over. One side it looks flush and it’s hard to see.

 

[chuckh_02]

Hmmm... I'll have to double check that

 

[chuckh_02]

Anyone have a source for these rivets?

 

[J.Wondergem]

Anyone have a source for these rivets?

Maybe have to use a mild steel rod the same size as the pin in there now. Just something That I would try.

 

[scootergmc]

Anyone have a source for these rivets?

Get the part number from the book and give Jerry a call at Agpartsfirst.

 

[chuckh_02]

Just to fill out the thread for a future member with similar questions . . . the rivet does in fact, go all the way through the axle beam and was peened over on the back side. Paint was fooling me. The peened portion cut neatly off with a sharp cold chisel. It took a LOT of heat to remove the pitman arm from the spindle proper, it has both a 3/16" key and a taper. It also took a lot of heat to drive out the spindle pin. I used a brass drift so as not to mushroom the pin. The spindle pin is fitted VERY tightly within the axle bore.
My lower bushing was hardly worn, and the upper was completely worn away on the outside. Pins are NLA, but it looks like if I turn mine upside down, the wear will be on new surfaces.