Craftsmen 101 tailstock ram lock

On 2 of my 618's the inserts/ sleeves/ locks, what ever yoiu want to call them, were corroded in place, and needed a punch (From the bottom IIRC), to get them out. Then I just made new ones from aluminum rod.
 
Superburban said:
On 2 of my 618's the inserts/ sleeves/ locks, what ever you want to call them, were corroded in place, and needed a punch (From the bottom IIRC), to get them out. Then I just made new ones from aluminum rod.
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Superburban, thanks for your reply. What did you use to punch out from the bottom, since the hole is inside the cavity of the tailstock? There isn’t a straight shot to punch up into the hole.
 
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I'm thinking I just used a punch, but maybe I pulled the bolt out the top. Its been over 15 years, I know what came out was useless, except for measuring. I'm thinking I reused the original bolts. If there is no hole from the bottom, Maybe, try a socket and a nut, like a puller. Sorry I do not remember better. I do know it was destroyed, and the bore needed cleaning the residue.
 
Superburban said:
I'm thinking I just used a punch, but maybe I pulled the bolt out the top. Its been over 15 years, I know what came out was useless, except for measuring. I'm thinking I reused the original bolts. If there is no hole from the bottom, Maybe, try a socket and a nut, like a puller. Sorry I do not remember better. I do know it was destroyed, and the bore needed cleaning the residue.
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Thanks again. I found a new lock and sleeve on ebay and ordered it. Iwas trying a punch but I knew it would destroy the one that's in there now.
 
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