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How do you remove a broken cotter pin? CB750K
« on: July 14, 2021, 09:19:51 AM »
I broke both ends off this rusty cotter pin on the choke linkage and now I can't get it out. I don't want to damage it!
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Re: How do you remove a broken cotter pin? CB750K
« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2021, 09:33:52 AM »
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Let it soak in WD40 for a while and pick out the residues with a sharp thin pin.
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Re: How do you remove a broken cotter pin? CB750K
« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2021, 10:13:05 AM »
 Might even want to try a drop or two of CLR or toilet bowl cleaner if the metal is compatible to work on the rust a little before you gently try to drive it out. Some heat works well also for moving metal a little bit to help break loose things.
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Re: How do you remove a broken cotter pin? CB750K
« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2021, 10:24:45 AM »
Yes, and it's the pin that holds the choke linkage to one of the arms. Thanks for the suggestions!
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Re: How do you remove a broken cotter pin? CB750K
« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2021, 11:14:30 AM »
A few heat cycles may help loosen it, I'd use a soldering iron not a torch.