Removing seized in pin from excavator quick hitch.

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    In this video I remove a seized in pin from a excavator quick hitch with help from the thermal lance and big hammer.
    So, the customer had already had ago at trying to remove the pin but couldn’t manage it.
    I use the thermal lance to melt away the middle of the pin, after cooling the pin down by running water through it, I then try to knock it out with no luck.
    After melting more of the pin out, it does start to move but very slowly, too slowly to carry on, even with the added heat from the pepper pot torch it was still slow. So, a final go with the lance is enough to get it moving. Then its just a case of giving it the beans with the big hammer until the pin finally knocks out.
    I clean up the welds from where I had the pin support welded on and that’s my job done.
    Hope you enjoyed the video.
    Thanks for watching!
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  • @ModernHypnotherapy
    @ModernHypnotherapy 11 місяців тому +29

    The Electric Kettle, essential equipment in all British engineering workshops.
    Yes to an engine rebuild video - thank you for the videos

  • @bobhudson6659
    @bobhudson6659 11 місяців тому +66

    Well done. Hope the customer paid you well for a job that most people could not do. Plus extra for the "I'm a small fella doing a big fella's job".

    • @fowletm1992
      @fowletm1992 11 місяців тому +7

      Imagine the customers bill, $120 x3 hours for repair work, $200 x1 hour sledge hammer work
      Iv been tempted to do that sometimes 😂

    • @yeagerxp
      @yeagerxp 11 місяців тому +1

      @@fowletm1992 🤣🤣🤣

    • @willdean142
      @willdean142 10 місяців тому +1

      Only took 26 mins and 45 seconds. Call it half an hour. Video available to prove the work done.

    • @tfatcher
      @tfatcher 10 місяців тому

      @@willdean142 😀 LOL

  • @gav2759
    @gav2759 11 місяців тому +22

    Stay tuned for the massive press build folks...Thanks for posting.

  • @BruceBoschek
    @BruceBoschek 11 місяців тому +16

    Oh my! That is one of the scariest tools I have ever seen!😮 Good job getting the pin out! Thanks for letting us watch.

  • @beyondmiddleagedman7240
    @beyondmiddleagedman7240 11 місяців тому +45

    You would benefit from either lowering the work or elevating yourself when swinging the steel block. And it would put more energy into each blow.

    • @TgWags69
      @TgWags69 10 місяців тому +3

      Came here to say the same thing. He's got the work too high resulting on him hitting the punch at a 45' angle. Lowering the work would get him hitting the face square and also having more swing force impacting the work.

    • @richardfowler9901
      @richardfowler9901 10 місяців тому

      Do apologise I never watched all the footage

    • @SPUDHOME
      @SPUDHOME 8 місяців тому

      Agree about knee height is most efficient.

  • @ls2005019227
    @ls2005019227 11 місяців тому +24

    That was a hard fought win, but great job! Sometimes, those thermal lances are just about the only feasible option. Would definitely be interested in watching motor rebuild content. Thanks!

  • @jameshockey6916
    @jameshockey6916 11 місяців тому +41

    Great work, it's always the simple 'can you just' jobs which prove to be a right pain!
    Wouldn't worry about the grease nipple... it doesn't look like it's ever been used! 😂

    • @firstmkb
      @firstmkb 10 місяців тому +1

      That might be a lesson for someone maintaining this machine!

  • @garybrown5500
    @garybrown5500 11 місяців тому +24

    Definately like to see engine work. Like everything, great channel thank you for giving us a insight into your work.

  • @johnlee8231
    @johnlee8231 11 місяців тому +10

    That was a rough one. Always good to see the end of these kind of jobs go out the door. Nicely done

    • @bigdave6447
      @bigdave6447 11 місяців тому +1

      Like they say "Hit the s.o.b." now you have a reservoir for extra grease!!! Have to enter you for the next He-man contest!!!

  • @Hey_Its_That_Guy
    @Hey_Its_That_Guy 11 місяців тому +8

    Well done, Oliver. You certainly got your workout for the day! Love to see you put your tractor together. Keep up the good work!

  • @theoldbigmoose
    @theoldbigmoose 11 місяців тому +1

    That pin fought its extradition every milli meter! Great approach and perseverance. Much respect.

  • @Rustinox
    @Rustinox 11 місяців тому +8

    Man, that was hard work.Sledge hammers can make you age very quickly.

    • @redmorphius
      @redmorphius 10 місяців тому +1

      Oooo we do watch the same channels!. Nice seeing you here my hilarious shaper machine hero UA-camr guy

  • @dougallmcmillan8970
    @dougallmcmillan8970 3 місяці тому +1

    I found this most interesting having not seen a lance being used before. After watching a few of your very enjoyable videos, I am sure you will come up with a jig for the lance in order to keep the blast straight. WELL DONE

  • @martyn639
    @martyn639 11 місяців тому +1

    Great job.
    I admire your determination.

  • @edsmachine93
    @edsmachine93 11 місяців тому +1

    Outstanding job.
    I think that you did the best choice for extracting the pin.
    Nice work.
    You definitely worked hard on this job.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Take care, Ed.

  • @markb1487
    @markb1487 11 місяців тому +4

    Anything stubborn I've ever come across,I always pour red diesel on it,,just a small amount,,and leave it to work it's way in...Never failed yet..
    Stuck JCB pins in 3cx are the worst...

    • @snowballengineering
      @snowballengineering  11 місяців тому +3

      Didn’t really have time to let anything soak in, this was a job done the same day it was brought in.

  • @steveg4iwr
    @steveg4iwr 11 місяців тому +20

    Definitely interested in the engine rebuild. As you said a big press would have been handy, it's a pity you can't build your own.

  • @terryjones1370
    @terryjones1370 10 місяців тому +1

    I faced a job like this and I didn’t know what to do. It’s time to purchase a thermal lance. Thanks for sharing the level of difficulty. It’s important to know this going in.

  • @ThePottingShedWorkshop
    @ThePottingShedWorkshop 11 місяців тому +7

    I've had problems knocking shafts out in the past where I was too gentle initially and all I did was mushroom the end by a couple of thou, then it takes bigger hammers to shift it!
    Please do a video on your engine rebuild, that would be an interesting diversion.

  • @jeffryhall4517
    @jeffryhall4517 11 місяців тому

    Used to use a big sledge like that to break concrete,Lots of respect to you for being persistent.I know the pain,literally.

  • @grahamkahabka66
    @grahamkahabka66 11 місяців тому +3

    Fantastic problem solving as usual.

  • @paulcalman5509
    @paulcalman5509 11 місяців тому +2

    Great UA-cam channel! Enjoy it very much. So good to see practical work being done!!

  • @Highlandwoodandmetal
    @Highlandwoodandmetal 11 місяців тому +1

    This is one of the reasons I like your channel... You show the jobs warts and all.. All the can you just... And it's only... The consumables are always the small part.. It's the time and the effort.. And the knowledge... And no.. Not everyone's got a 300 T press in the corner of the workshop! Thanks again! As for engine rebuilds... Yes I'm up for that too😂

  • @plepgeat
    @plepgeat 11 місяців тому

    I got tired just WATCHING that. Reminded me of a summer I spent digging out stumps at my father's house - brutally hard labor. Well done!

  • @MattysWorkshop
    @MattysWorkshop 11 місяців тому +21

    Gday, I’ve heard of thermal Lance machines before but never seen one in use, certainly burns the rods up quickly, are they an expensive consumable?, you did bloody good to get the pin out and it’s almost time for a big press build, definitely keen to see the engine rebuild to, great video mate, cheers

    • @snowballengineering
      @snowballengineering  11 місяців тому +13

      The rods are about £3.77 each last time I bought some so are quite expensive considering how fast they burn away. A big press build is a good idea! Thanks Matty.

    • @howardwhitehead5927
      @howardwhitehead5927 11 місяців тому +4

      Being skinny, the struggle is real! …awesome vid, keep ‘em coming.

    • @nigelgribble8736
      @nigelgribble8736 11 місяців тому

      That was a ball ache.
      Have you ever pressed new trough sections for a iae calf creep feeder?

    • @bostedtap8399
      @bostedtap8399 11 місяців тому +1

      There basically a tube with several lengths of steel wire in them, copper coated, same as Mig wire, I did see a shop made one, it wasxabout 8 foot long and 1" diameter, never seen it used though.

    • @rbn_hmrs541
      @rbn_hmrs541 10 місяців тому

      They are not that expensibe when you consider how much faster this is, compared to pressing, Oxy-Ace,Hammering or milling it out

  • @ianm1470
    @ianm1470 11 місяців тому +2

    Great job mate ~ your perseverance paid off in the end ~ you swung that sledge like a champ 👍🏻

  • @gbentley8176
    @gbentley8176 11 місяців тому +1

    Great confidence there. Many would baulk and go for a press or cut. Excellent.

  • @RalfyCustoms
    @RalfyCustoms 11 місяців тому +6

    Nice one Oliver, quick tip, when using a sledge hammer, bring your hands together as you swing (like a lumberjack uses an axe) you'll be surprised by how much easier it is, and how much harder it hits 👍

    • @notsofresh8563
      @notsofresh8563 11 місяців тому

      This also keeps your hands as far away from head as possible in case of a glancing blow eg 21:40 . Choking up on the hammer is a great way to crush fingers when you miss. Also, are you hammering left handed?

  • @nigelcorder7157
    @nigelcorder7157 11 місяців тому +2

    Brilliant , Love to the engine rebuild.

  • @globalsurfer
    @globalsurfer 11 місяців тому +2

    I think you are a master of your craft and you can solve any problem. Your ability is boundless. I would never under estimate your capabilities but I do hope your channel grows. Subscribed a short while back, from Durban, South Africa. All the best, yes make that cylinder block build, would love to see it...

  • @Icebuntrucker
    @Icebuntrucker 11 місяців тому +1

    Nice work with the sledge mate . Its good to see the variety of work to do keep it up Oliver .

  • @carlf8291
    @carlf8291 11 місяців тому +3

    Well done that looked like a tough one.

  • @RichardThompson-gc1cf
    @RichardThompson-gc1cf 11 місяців тому +1

    You are a hard working smart young man LOVE YOUR CHANNEL KEEP the good work and be safe

  • @yeagerxp
    @yeagerxp 11 місяців тому

    Engine rebuild .Well done Oliver 👍👍👍. Thank you for sharing. Be safe 🇨🇦

  • @one4stevo
    @one4stevo 11 місяців тому +3

    Love to see a video on the engine. Nice job btw

  • @boothienz8021
    @boothienz8021 10 місяців тому +1

    I wouldn't have worried about repairing the grease nipple as it doesn't look like they used it 😂
    Top job on getting that pin out!

  • @tfatcher
    @tfatcher 10 місяців тому

    Despite all the high powered, high tech, tools it was still the bigger hammer that got the job done. 😀Bravo, well done! I was exhausted just watching you.

  • @chriswoods2681
    @chriswoods2681 9 місяців тому

    Great to see everything coming along nicely, very well done I love your layout

  • @AW-Services
    @AW-Services 11 місяців тому +1

    Another great video and sheer determination

  • @bandyboylilboy
    @bandyboylilboy 11 місяців тому

    Great video! That was one stuck pin! It would be awesome to see a video on you rebuilding the tractor! I really like seeing all of your techniques on metal working. Great job!

  • @BobKlumpp
    @BobKlumpp 11 місяців тому +4

    Definitely would like to see a video on the tractor engine build.

  • @punduhmonium3663
    @punduhmonium3663 11 місяців тому

    This was super fun to watch. Smart to use the jack stands to reduce wasted energy.

  • @joemoore4027
    @joemoore4027 11 місяців тому

    For a little guy you did an outstanding job ! Swinging a big sledge is scary enough for anyone !

  • @marctrossbach6560
    @marctrossbach6560 11 місяців тому

    Always a pleasure. Definitely a struggle but, you worked it out

  • @PhilMonk1980
    @PhilMonk1980 11 місяців тому

    Keep up the good work Oliver. Yes to the rebuild from me. Thanks

  • @thepagan5432
    @thepagan5432 11 місяців тому

    I've never seen such a dainty thermal lance probe before, I have seen much larger diameter probes, but yours is ideal for stuck pins etc. I'm the same as you, I am not built for a sledge hammer routine, but I can swing it for a time, and then I have to take a break. Well done though, some collateral damage but not critical. Great post, we have so much variety watching you, stay safe and well 👍

  • @steve_weinrich
    @steve_weinrich 11 місяців тому

    You did a great job! Thanks for the video.

  • @neilward9932
    @neilward9932 6 місяців тому +1

    Well done Ollie. as the old saying goes, "If in doubt, use a bigger hammer". Love watching your videos, from Oz , on a 6,000 acre wheat and barley farm !

  • @kennyjohnson5804
    @kennyjohnson5804 11 місяців тому

    Hello from the US. Oliver, she was a tough one but you prevailed. Great job!

  • @TheRossi48
    @TheRossi48 11 місяців тому +1

    Ótimo trabalho, abraços do velho professor do Brasil.

  • @anthonykent7983
    @anthonykent7983 11 місяців тому +2

    Not easy jobs frozen pins, well done. More tractor content is always welcome.

  • @janudholm
    @janudholm 11 місяців тому

    Well done. Thank you for cool and informative videos.

  • @mudnducs
    @mudnducs 10 місяців тому

    I’ve never seen a burning rod like that. Pretty slick!

  • @nelson00-qk5ef
    @nelson00-qk5ef 11 місяців тому

    I needed a break just watching. Well done.

  • @ghilreese3413
    @ghilreese3413 11 місяців тому

    Another success story. Thanks for the videos.

  • @mikeschmidt7980
    @mikeschmidt7980 10 місяців тому

    Lot of hard work on that, I really hope you got paid well for doing what most others would not touch.
    I enjoyed the video

  • @firstmkb
    @firstmkb 10 місяців тому

    I’ve only seen a thermal lance used in movies to cut into safes!
    That was a hell of a fight with the pin! I thought you did well swing the sledge - accurate hits despite fatigue. Nobody is built to swing a sledge at full strength for that long!
    Good luck with your business, and future tool acquisition!

  • @christopherforster6555
    @christopherforster6555 11 місяців тому

    That was one hell of a workout well done thanks.

  • @michaelkato642
    @michaelkato642 11 місяців тому +1

    amazing effort

  • @sjv6598
    @sjv6598 11 місяців тому +2

    I mostly find the little fellas have more stamina than the big lumps. Perseverance is the key 🙂

  • @kirkpowell6161
    @kirkpowell6161 11 місяців тому +1

    After watching this video MY arms are sore! Great video!

  • @easymedia7988
    @easymedia7988 10 місяців тому

    Never seen or Heard of a Thermal Lance! Cool bit of kit!

  • @jons6125
    @jons6125 11 місяців тому +1

    Im sure id be interested in most projects you do!

  • @dennisfoltz7880
    @dennisfoltz7880 11 місяців тому +1

    Like to see more of the thermal Lance and how exactly it works . Engine work would be good too.

  • @chrisclark4813
    @chrisclark4813 11 місяців тому +2

    Really great video, felt those last few blows, could tell you were knackered but you kept going. (stop sniggering at the back). YES, do the engine.

  • @trevormansfield6495
    @trevormansfield6495 11 місяців тому

    Love to see that engine rebuilt!!!

  • @jaymann
    @jaymann 11 місяців тому

    Well done, mate. Great job.

  • @rudyrivera7426
    @rudyrivera7426 11 місяців тому

    Hell yeah! Put that engine back together! And this was a very tough job! Removing the pin! Great video! Keep them coming!!👌👍

  • @TheChristeepher
    @TheChristeepher 11 місяців тому +3

    Nothing replaces hard work and it sure fought you all the way. Another win though. It would be good, if you could to film the engine build for all us old wasa’s that can’t get out there no more (I wasa truck mechanic when I wore younger man’s clothes)😂
    Thanks for posting once more you made my Sunday start good.

    • @daleburrell6273
      @daleburrell6273 11 місяців тому

      ...NONE of us are getting any YOUNG-(!)

  • @graemechalmers3171
    @graemechalmers3171 11 місяців тому

    Oliver I felt your pain all the way with that pin some of those Dromone hitches have given us a few grey hairs, keep up the great videos mate

  • @rick3140
    @rick3140 6 місяців тому

    Yes make a video, I enjoy the stuff you do

  • @abeonthehill166
    @abeonthehill166 4 місяці тому

    Try putting in some oil and then diesel in order to let the lubricant get around the outside of the stuck pin, this will make it easy to get the pin out with less energy.
    You did another excellent job there Young Man .
    Thanks for sharing……..

  • @kenwood8665
    @kenwood8665 10 місяців тому

    Yes to an engine rebuild
    Great video well done on geting that pin out.

  • @johnbrookes9830
    @johnbrookes9830 6 місяців тому

    Well done with that. I have been there with stuck pins, they are no joke. The customer might not need you to fix the grease nipple judging by where the pin was stuck. He obviously saves lots of money by not using too much grease.

  • @allanfisher8248
    @allanfisher8248 10 місяців тому

    Really enjoyed your video and your persistence 👌👌

  • @hornetboy3694
    @hornetboy3694 10 місяців тому

    Awesome video, thank you

  • @mickbatchelor5366
    @mickbatchelor5366 11 місяців тому +1

    Well done great job yes like to see engine rebuild on puller👍

  • @davidbuchheit9366
    @davidbuchheit9366 11 місяців тому

    I would love to see you work on your tractor pulling engine. I enjoy all of the videos you choose to share with us!

  • @jimmacdonald9746
    @jimmacdonald9746 8 місяців тому

    Swinging the sledge will test you and make a man of you bud , great persistence 👍🏻🇬🇧

  • @gregoryunderwood4121
    @gregoryunderwood4121 11 місяців тому

    Quite the challenge and a helluva workout! I bet you were sore the following day. Great job!!!

  • @davidlegault9745
    @davidlegault9745 11 місяців тому +1

    Well done on the pin removal - it was a tough one. Engine rebuild would be great - please.

  • @Arthur-ue5vz
    @Arthur-ue5vz 9 місяців тому

    Wow!
    You did it!
    Good on! 😊

  • @mingthemerciless6855
    @mingthemerciless6855 11 місяців тому

    Good persistence. Like to see the next video with replacing the head. Cheers!

  • @myfastcars
    @myfastcars 10 місяців тому

    Man,, You worked HARD FOR THAT DOLLAR!!! Great job!!

  • @GenauMann
    @GenauMann 10 місяців тому

    What a mission!!!....That looked proper hard graft. What a man has to do for a living.
    I know this is going to sound easier than it actually is, but when it comes to driving out seized pins with a sledge hammer it is important to get your hips higher or at least the same level as the strike point, so that more Kinetic energy can be delivered to the top of the of the drift to dislodge the pin. This can be achieved by standing on the pallet (obviously properly sured up on each of the corners of the pallet) so that more strike force will be squarely delivered with a "bit" less energy loss and less fatigue to the working muscles. It will also mean that the drift will not be struck at an angle resulting in losing some of that much needed downward force. I do hope that this makes sense as I am not trying to be smart I just know from experience....But none the less..Well done! as I'm sure you would have preferred the use of a 20T press instead, especially If you have to do another on of these again. I am a new subscriber and will be looking forward to viewing all you content. Best wishes.

  • @duncanmardell6688
    @duncanmardell6688 11 місяців тому

    that was some mission getting that out !!!!! but you did a top job as usual 👍

  • @w.tranbarger1727
    @w.tranbarger1727 7 місяців тому

    Excellent job! Thanks for filming your work which only makes your job harder. Bottom line here is the machine owner neglected greasing that pin and it seized up and provided you with a head ache. Machine down time and a big repair bill may encourage them to start their day with a grease gun rather than rushing into the job at hand.

  • @chrisgregory2269
    @chrisgregory2269 11 місяців тому

    You earned your money on this job I was out of breath watching you swing the sledgehammer defo interested in the engine side I watch a channel called Barum engines and obviously cutting edge engineering

  • @astravanmk2
    @astravanmk2 11 місяців тому

    By ‘eck that looked like it was some graft! Well done!

  • @nialldaly7108
    @nialldaly7108 11 місяців тому

    Hello, nice job, Never seen a thermal lance in action befire. Great perseverance. fantstic result.

  • @richarddey6793
    @richarddey6793 10 місяців тому

    Another cracking video, always interested in what ever your doing

  • @terryh8421
    @terryh8421 10 місяців тому

    Epic! well done.

  • @joejiggity6075
    @joejiggity6075 11 місяців тому

    Absolutely interested in a rebuild video!!!

  • @tecfixed2840
    @tecfixed2840 11 місяців тому +1

    Those arms are going to be burning the next day 💪

  • @bousquethouse398
    @bousquethouse398 10 місяців тому

    Persistence paid off. I was expecting an “I win” when the pin fell out.

  • @trojanorse
    @trojanorse 6 місяців тому

    Didn't miss that pin once swinging that sledge hammer. Great job.

  • @geoffmorgan6059
    @geoffmorgan6059 10 місяців тому

    You worked very hard to salvage this component. I have a suggestion. Understand that I have no current costs to provide you. The method I am suggesting is to use some flexible ceramic pad heaters (FCP) to heat the entire piece to about 1050 F (565C). The pin should come out with a great deal less force required.! You would set up the piece on little stand just as you build for driving the pin out were it a lot less jammed in the hole using the same logic with a guide, etc. The heaters are available (perhaps for hire?) from Stork-Cooperheat in Southport UK and can be powered from a standard 400 amp + or - stick welding machine. The part would be wrapped in a Kaowool blanket. There are several ways to control the temperature ramping and the way prescribed as the simplest /least cost would be the way to go. When the piece reaches temperature with a few minutes soaking just expose the top and drive the pin out. You would have the Kaowool left for use in preheating, etc. in the future. The FCPs would be returned or kept for future projects depending upon the cost/benefit to you. Cheers!

  • @montgomerymastersonvieira4930
    @montgomerymastersonvieira4930 11 місяців тому +1

    Poxa!! Ja estava sentindo falta de outro vídeo.

  • @roydawson4882
    @roydawson4882 11 місяців тому +1

    Well done you made me tired just watching you,you will sleep well tonight 😊tractor rebuild will be very interesting,stay safe

  • @LanceMcGrew
    @LanceMcGrew 10 місяців тому

    Now I need a nap after watching all that work.