Bucket release update

[robertpier]

Many thanks to Frogfarmer, Tazza and others for guidance. With much heating and pounding I finally forced the pin far enough to remove the bucket. In the process I discoverd the grease fitting which would have made all this unnecessary. After the bucket was off, I had to punch out the rolled pin at the bottom of the spring loaded connector arm from the trip lever. Then I could pound the pin out the bottom. With a little work with some emory paper on the pin and a round file on the inside of the guide, I had freedom of motion. I ground off the minor mushrooming which occured from pounding on the tapered end, reassembled and I'm back in action. Thanks again. It gives a guy the confidence to proceed when he hears from others who have been there before.

 

[Tazza]

They are always neglected, a little grease goes a long way in keeping them moving!
Glad you had success.