Technical 1939 Ford Pedal Assembly Question

I am trying to dissasemble a 1939 ford pedal assembly. I know there is a pin holding the clutch pedal onto the pivot shaft. Is the pin tapered, or put in hot? What is the best way to drive it out?

 

it's been awhile , but i don't believe the pin is tapered... should drive out with a punch?

 

I tried a punch. Maybe have to heat it up. Couldn't move it either way.

 

File down the head, and then drill through it with a small drill
Then use your pin punch with some WD-40.

 

What diameter is the pin? Looks to be 5/16" diameter after grinding down on the head a little way. Is it just a straight pin with no head?

 

Use the same diameter flat nosed punch, or you stand the chance of swedging and expanding the pin in the hole.
Grind off the factory head, and either heat or soak the boss and shaft. 77 years of corrosion to overcome.

 

It is very tight, but can be driven out, but it may be best to drill it with smaller bit to start. As i recall it was a stright pin and is Swagged tight when origally inserted. I think it was a 1/4 " pin and I drilled with a 1/8" bit. I came out then.

 

Soak it in Kroil or other penetrant for awhile first. WD 40 works, too.
Not tapered.

 

It's a straight pin that has been "swedged" in place so that it fills the void completely.
I believe it has a head on each end.
Bill Nabors (above post) got it right.

 

This works for me: soak in your favorite penetrant. grind the head off. Give your best guess to the center of the pin and mark with a center punch. Use a drift slightly smaller than your guess of the pin. Support the shaft and hit the pin with the drift and a not so bfh. Look at your work and you will see a circle form when the pin moves ever so slightly. Now get the right sized drift and have at it. Works every time even at room temp. I don't drill because I have found that I can't seem to drill a straight enough hole.

Hope this helps.