Stuck float pivot pin

[Guest]

So i bought this bank of carbs BS32SS for my gs550LT

trying to strip them down to clean them up and all 4 float pivot pins are stuck fast, need them out so i can get the spring underneath freed up cos all 4 of them are stuck solid too


googled it for more ideas on how, but not finding anything that i have not already been trying, ie: lubrication, cleaner, heat, gentle tapping


any other ideas, the only other thing i can think of is if i can rig something so they can soak over night in something but dunno tearing my hair out here,


So here is hoping one of you gurus has a great idea for getting these out

thanks

[Agemax]

there is already a thread on this subject by TATU, in the carb/fuel section. look it up, it should give you the answers you need.

[robertbarr]

I use a pair of sidecutters (wire cutters) just under the head of the pin. You're not trying to cut the pin, obviously; as you apply pressure, you're essentially applying force to two wedges almost 180 degrees apart, pushing the head of the pin away from the post. Works great, and puts pressure where it's safe to do so, exactly where it will do the most good. Adding heat might be necessary if they're really stubborn.

[Tzian]

finally managed to get the one i needed out, took ages but finally it gave up, such paranoia of breaking the towers tho glad its over, just kept gentle tapping while reapplying heat and lubricant

[Nessism]

You can knock those pins out without any heat or lubrication in about 10 seconds using the proper technique (as suggested above).

[chuck hahn]

I use the socket method myself on the pins. Stabalizes them and provides a good solid thump from the drifting of the pin. I never understood why they knurled the pin in the first place. Once the bowl is on the pin cant escape anyway. I dont think it would be a bad idea to file the pin smooth once its out so the next time they need to come out they are easy.

[stetracer]

Take that knurled off the pin with some emery cloth so the slide back in easy
oops I guess I am Chucks echo

[rapidray]

I use the socket under the head side like that but, instead of a drive punch, I use a spring loaded center punch. It knocks them right out without issue. Never broke a post this way.
Ray.

[chuck hahn]

I grind the tip off a small finish nail and drive it all the way out. Lots of ways to skin the cat as long as the posts are supported.