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thornad · 10-11-2019, 12:39 PM

My reverse lockout ring pin is missing, I can shine a light through the hole with a flashlight or put a very thin screwdriver through the hole, the pin is not there. Nevertheless, I cannot remove the lockout and the whole thing behaves like the pin is there.

I only noticed this because I was trying to remove the lockout to put some Teflon tape on the shaft to stop the rattling.

Any ideas what is going on and how to remove he lockout ?

MX-5RACER · 10-11-2019, 02:07 PM

Keep in mind the pin is a roll pin (also known as a spring pin), which is spring steel that is not a complete pin. There is a split on one side and a hole in the middle. You compress the pin to keep tension on the joint and keep the pin in place.

wolffbite · 10-11-2019, 02:24 PM

Yep. Use a 3/32" roll pin punch (has a small bearing on the end).

It is best to use an actual punch. If you try and knock it out with something that is close in size but not quite right you might flare the pin and then you have to drill it out. I bought a cheap one on amazon and it did just fine.

StraightOuttaCanadaEh · 10-11-2019, 02:31 PM

^ this

having the exact sized punch is the difference between getting the pin out in a few seconds (literally) vs huffing and puffing and getting nowhere for half an hour

Ultramaroon · 10-11-2019, 02:49 PM

I use a 3 mm socket head cap screw to drive it out. They're a common hobby store item. Screws right into the plastic. Easy peezy & no trauma.

thornad · 10-11-2019, 03:15 PM

This makes sense. Mystery solved. Thank you.

thornad · 10-11-2019, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I use a 3 mm socket head cap screw to drive it out. They're a common hobby store item. Screws right into the plastic. Easy peezy & no trauma.

Brilliant! It did the trick.

Ultramaroon · 10-11-2019, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thornad

Brilliant! It did the trick.

10-11-2019, 12:39 PM	#1
thornad Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Drives: 2016 GT86 N/A Location: UK Posts: 25 Thanks: 7 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	Reverse lockout ring pin is missing, but acting like it is there. My reverse lockout ring pin is missing, I can shine a light through the hole with a flashlight or put a very thin screwdriver through the hole, the pin is not there. Nevertheless, I cannot remove the lockout and the whole thing behaves like the pin is there. I only noticed this because I was trying to remove the lockout to put some Teflon tape on the shaft to stop the rattling. Any ideas what is going on and how to remove he lockout ?

10-11-2019, 02:07 PM	#2
MX-5RACER Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Drives: 2018 FA24 SWAP BRZ "ANNIE" Location: S. FL Posts: 98 Thanks: 8 Thanked 56 Times in 37 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	Keep in mind the pin is a roll pin (also known as a spring pin), which is spring steel that is not a complete pin. There is a split on one side and a hole in the middle. You compress the pin to keep tension on the joint and keep the pin in place. __________________ DJ 2008 MX-5 PRHT "Violet" 2018 FA24 Swap BRZ "Annie"

10-11-2019, 02:31 PM	#4
StraightOuttaCanadaEh Wes Join Date: Feb 2017 Drives: Artisan Spirits '17 86 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,874 Thanks: 1,259 Thanked 1,737 Times in 1,028 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s)	^ this having the exact sized punch is the difference between getting the pin out in a few seconds (literally) vs huffing and puffing and getting nowhere for half an hour __________________ Instagram: @gt86ws

10-11-2019, 02:49 PM	#5
Ultramaroon not playing cards Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: a 13 e8h frs Location: vantucky, wa Posts: 32,394 Thanks: 53,054 Thanked 37,230 Times in 19,309 Posts Mentioned: 1118 Post(s)	I use a 3 mm socket head cap screw to drive it out. They're a common hobby store item. Screws right into the plastic. Easy peezy & no trauma. __________________ service manuals

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10-11-2019, 02:24 PM	#3
wolffbite Just the tip Join Date: Mar 2017 Drives: 2017 DGM BRZ Location: BC, CANADA Posts: 633 Thanks: 921 Thanked 881 Times in 378 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s)	Yep. Use a 3/32" roll pin punch (has a small bearing on the end). It is best to use an actual punch. If you try and knock it out with something that is close in size but not quite right you might flare the pin and then you have to drill it out. I bought a cheap one on amazon and it did just fine.

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