05-13-2020, 04:26 PM
My question is about removing the wrist pins (and then reinstalling them). I have a MC49 that I want to swap piston's. I've looked through the available IPL's and documents here, but I can't find a repair manual that goes into the depths that I need to, or describes the process to remove the wrist pin and install a new one. I've found a tool set on ebay. It says for 2.125 piston's, so figured that would work. Or could I do it like most of my projects/builds, and do the "garage dad" method and use a vise to press it out. I also saw some youtube videos on heating up the Rod. Is there a manual or documentation to describe the process? Is a tool absolutely required? Do I have to use a press? The tool is like $60 and a cheap press from Harbor Freight is about the same price. Like most builds, I try to save a penny everywhere I can. I'd hate to spend $120 on tools that I cant use, and don't know the correct procedure to remove the wrist pin, and then install the new one. Thanks for any help Y'all can provide.