Roll pin removal tool?

[MeAnthony]

I've seen one of these before, but of course can't find them now that I need one. It was like a C-clamp but had an eyelet for pressing through opposite the bolt. Like a ball joint tool, only smaller.

I'm working in a very confined space, don't have room to swing a hammer, so roll pin punch isn't getting the job done. Anyone know where to find this tool?

Thanks,

Anthony

 

[Bob]

Almost sounds like you are describing a "chain breaker" for roller chain. What is the diameter and length of the pin you need to remove?

Here's a small version, for bike chain...

<img src = "http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/414YPa9YhxL._SL500_AA300_.jpg">

 

[Bob Bancroft]

As an alternative I have used a little piece smaller than the roll pin, and squeezed with channel locks or vise grips.

 

[MeAnthony]

The pin I'm working on is about 1/4" x 1 1/2". It's where the steering column hooks to the rack; ie: odd location and not much room around it. That looks like it would work, especially with a little modification. It's small enough to fit in tight spaces, would probably drill the bottom hole all the way through if it isn't already, and most likely to a larger diameter.

Thanks!

Anthony

 

[Bob]

As I said, the picture of the tool I put up is for bike chain, (pretty small). There's probably some bigger ones that style around, or you may have to make one out of a "C" clamp.

 

[Richard from SE AZ]

I have used a C clamp, a bolt the size of the hole, and a piece of pipe to push the pin into.