Transimission install " The Bitch Pin"
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INJEN78
HS LEGEND
take a punch or big philips head and put it to the end of the pin and hit it out with a hammer,is the end of the pin sticking out at all??if so use a punch that wont go into the middle of the pin,becaus then you will mushroom the tip and have to drill it out
o and instead of replacing the pin,use a bolt and nut
o and instead of replacing the pin,use a bolt and nut
95b16coupe
Well-Known Member
just get a hammer and one of those pin punch tools.
like here...
like here...
D16SiHatch
Active Member
When i had to remove mine i also read that using a punch was the best way to go, however i didn't have one, and also i didn't feel comfortable smacking the shit out of the trans selector rod with a hammer. i invisioned the possibility of bending it enough to possibly cause shifting issues, or maybe even crack something. That being said i got creative and started searching my tool drawers. I used a small c-clamp and placed it around the bitch pin. then on one side use a socket that is deep enough to contain the entire wrist pin once its pushed out. on the other side use a square drill bit piece (or another bit that the business end fits within the pin). setup should look like this.
then start turning it by hand till you cant twist anymore. grab some vice grips and use them to turn the handle on the vice. slowly the pin will start to push out and eventually fall out into the socket. all without bashing on things with a hammer
Also i don't know if replacing the bitch pin with a nut and bolt is such a good idea. Aside from the fact that it could fall out and the havoc that might cause, a nut and bolt is not likely going to be a strong enough solid connecter between the linkage and gear selector. the point of the pin is to make an extremely rigid connection that has absolutely zero play. a nut and bolt is not likely going to accomplish this.
then start turning it by hand till you cant twist anymore. grab some vice grips and use them to turn the handle on the vice. slowly the pin will start to push out and eventually fall out into the socket. all without bashing on things with a hammer
Also i don't know if replacing the bitch pin with a nut and bolt is such a good idea. Aside from the fact that it could fall out and the havoc that might cause, a nut and bolt is not likely going to be a strong enough solid connecter between the linkage and gear selector. the point of the pin is to make an extremely rigid connection that has absolutely zero play. a nut and bolt is not likely going to accomplish this.
efhondakid
My name is Byron.
Ive never had a problem with getting it out, you just have to be sure the punch you use is the same size as the pin.
f22b1 coupe
Junior Member
Agree with all the above, I did a civic with no problem at all using a punch.
HATCHET_HONDA
scottie fizzle
When i had to remove mine i also read that using a punch was the best way to go, however i didn't have one, and also i didn't feel comfortable smacking the shit out of the trans selector rod with a hammer. i invisioned the possibility of bending it enough to possibly cause shifting issues, or maybe even crack something. That being said i got creative and started searching my tool drawers. I used a small c-clamp and placed it around the bitch pin. then on one side use a socket that is deep enough to contain the entire wrist pin once its pushed out. on the other side use a square drill bit piece (or another bit that the business end fits within the pin). setup should look like this.
then start turning it by hand till you cant twist anymore. grab some vice grips and use them to turn the handle on the vice. slowly the pin will start to push out and eventually fall out into the socket. all without bashing on things with a hammer
Also i don't know if replacing the bitch pin with a nut and bolt is such a good idea. Aside from the fact that it could fall out and the havoc that might cause, a nut and bolt is not likely going to be a strong enough solid connecter between the linkage and gear selector. the point of the pin is to make an extremely rigid connection that has absolutely zero play. a nut and bolt is not likely going to accomplish this.
thats usin your noggin! i totally agree with you on the possibility of bending the selector shaft..that would suck ass. i just installed one in my trans and out or in i hate dickin with it lol.. but the c clamp method is indeed a sure fire way not to damage the shaft for sure ^_^
Hammer & punch usually works. I've tried the clamp method with no success. Just lift the car high enough so you can get enough leverage.
DO NOT put a nut & bolt in there once you get it out... Your shifter will feel sloppy. And do yourself a huge favor. Go to the Honda dealer and spend $4 on a new bitch pin. Try to avoid using the old one.
DO NOT put a nut & bolt in there once you get it out... Your shifter will feel sloppy. And do yourself a huge favor. Go to the Honda dealer and spend $4 on a new bitch pin. Try to avoid using the old one.
D15Beater
HNFTuning
They make one thats a certain size and i use it all the time, wont spread the pin and is easy to use when you dont have room to swing a hammer'
http://www.springtools.com/default.shtml
http://www.springtools.com/default.shtml
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93civicracer
Oh, I do a little here and there.
8mm punch and hammer ftw. That's the correct size it's how I got mine out.
austin20110
Active Member
if he hasnt gotten it off by now he is retarted lmao
