QuestionQUESTION: John, Don't know if my follow up to your advice about my snowblower but here is another question. HYou were correct in stating that something might have been sheared. I found that the pin in the main gear had sheared so that traction was nil. I got both ends of the sheared pin out of the axel but could not clean out the part left inthe center of the axel. I assume from the diagram that the pin goes thru the axel but after my attempts to clean out the hole in the axel I wonder. Can you explain the problem and how to fix it? Snowblower is a Toro 526 model31626. Thanks.
Bob
ANSWER: Hello Again Robert:
The Pin Does Go All the Way through the Axle. You are Most Likely have Trouble Locating the Sheared Section of the Pin in the Axle. I Hate it when that Happens. I have Seen and had it Happen to me, where it takes a Few Hours to Finally Locate and Remove the Sheared Pin from Axles and Rods. If you Do Not have the Axle and the Hub Aligned Properly, the Sheared Center Section will Not Move. Once you Locate the Sheared Pin and Align Everything Properly, then the Center Section of the Shear Pin can be Removed. Otherwise you will have to Remove the Main Gear Enough so you can Locate the Sheared Center Section and Drive it Out. Please, Do Not Hesitate, If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.
Good Luck
Respectfully
John
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Respectfully
John
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QUESTION: John, Been trying to drive piece from center of axel but am unsuccessful. In desperation I even tried to drill the piece out but it seems to be too hard for the drill. Would heat help any or do you have any other suggestions? Thanks,
Bob
ANSWER: Hi Robert:
Wow, this is a Really Stubborn Shear Pin. I Usually Soak the Area of the Sheared Pin with PB Rust Catalyst a Few Times Over the Day and then Spend the Last Hour or 2 of the Day Heating and Punching and even Sometimes having to Drill these Pins Out. Bad Thing about the Drilling is Most Times you have to Remove the Shaft and Use a Drill Press to Drill Out the Sheared Pin. Use Never Seize when Installing the New Pin. This will Help Prevent Rust and Make Future Removal Easier. Please, Do Not Hesitate, If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.
Good Luck
Respectfully
John
PS: I am Allowed to Answer 10 Questions a Day. If you See I am Maxxed Out, then Try Submitting your Question at or Just After 8pm EST (US). My New Day Starts then. Comments and Ratings are Greatly Appreciated. Thanks.
Respectfully
John
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QUESTION: Hi John, I am at my wits end with this shear pin! Right now I think I can do better by removing the axel from the machine. Is this difficult? I already have one wheel off but can't see from the diagram just how the axel is removed. Can you help? Thanks,
Bob
AnswerHi Robert:
I Sure can. I Require the Model Numbers so I can Properly Instruct you on How to Remove the Axle. Send me the Model Numbers Off the Unit, Please. With these I can Locate the Proper Manual and Better Assist you. Thanks.
Respectfully
John
PS: I am Allowed to Answer 10 Questions a Day. If you See I am Maxxed Out, then Try Submitting your Question at or Just After 8pm EST (US). My New Day Starts then. Comments and Ratings are Greatly Appreciated. Thanks.
Respectfully
John
