Replacing Mikuni needle & seat

[ammon]

I bought some parts from Matt, and I am inside the mikuni carb on my 81 Sportfire. In the Deere parts catalog, it lists a M65377, "ARM". Holding this arm in place is a "PIN", M65338. I need this out of the way so I can replace the "Mikuni 1.5 needle & seat". So do I drive the pin out and replace the needle and seat then re-use this PIN to re-attatch the ARM? I don't want to go banging around until I consult you friends.
If I do remove this pin, what is the safest way without ruining things?
Thanks,
ammon

[Matt]

The pin is probably just a little stuck in there, give it a gentile tap with a center punch or something and it should come right out.

[harleysportster]

Also,try slipping a thin screw driver under the head of the pin and gently loosen it. There is scored portion under the head which holds it in place.

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[skoalmint]

Turn the carb on its side and place a small 1/4 in deepwell socket under the cast portion of the carb directly under where the pin will be coming out, then take a small punch and gently tap on the pin. I have broke the casting supports off before . Yours may not be stuck, but just a precaution. Brock

[ammon]

I appreciate the suggestions. I will be going out this late morning to try this out. Thanks for your help
Ammon

[ammon]

It's done. Thanks guys.

[DeereKid9]

Future reference: buy a spring loaded window punch. One pop every time.

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[JDT]

I like that idea Bob.

[Matt]

Future reference: buy a spring loaded window punch. One pop every time.

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I had to Google that, for a second I thought it was like a left-handed smoke shifter or a muffler bearing.

[JDT]

Same as a spring loaded center punch I believe.

[DeereKid9]

Yes, unless you're a fireman, then you get to punch Windows. One perk of the job.

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[JDT]

Bob got any good deals on used car stereos? GPS units?
Air bags?

[DeereKid9]

Still a good supply of "Nice" kraco cassette players available, jvc boom boxes, and some alpine speakers. What's your pleasure?

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