How can I remove the reverse shifter shaft tapered lock pin on a 65 M20 Muncie ?

[Mark P.]

I read that I should "Use 3/16 inch drift punch and remove reverse shifter shaft tapered lock pin. Note: pin is removed from the bottom. It installs from the top but gets removed by tapping it on the bottom."

Is there any other way to do this ? The pin won't budge.

[Jim D.]

Re: How can I remove the reverse shifter shaft tapered lock pin on a 65 M20 Muncie ?

If it's never been out before, you'll need to use some heat. A propane torch will work fine. Heat it up a bit and give it a tap, a little more heat, another tap. Keep going until it frees up. I just rebuilt my Muncie and was surprised how much heat it took to get it that damn pin out.

[Mark P.]

Re: How can I remove the reverse shifter shaft tapered lock pin on a 65 M20 Muncie ?

Thanks Jim. That advice worked.

[Jim D.]

Re: How can I remove the reverse shifter shaft tapered lock pin on a 65 M20 Muncie ?

Glad to hear it. That little bugger can be hard to get out at times.