Chief5130 Posted June 23, 2021 Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 I went out fishing this AM and broke off the fiberglass pole from my power pole. I contacted Tyler Marks at PP and they are sending me a new one. I am sure someone here has replaced one before. Is it as easy as knock out the old stub and drive in the new shaft? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish5 Posted June 23, 2021 Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 It was that easy for mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coto Posted June 23, 2021 Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 Depends on which model you have the old spike you had to use a hammer the new ones loosen two nuts pull out the bolts take out and insert replacing the bolts and nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted June 23, 2021 Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 I didn’t find it extremely difficult, but not easy peasy either. That is a very snug fit. I would suggest a little slickum of your choice before trying to drive the new spike in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplec Posted June 23, 2021 Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 Comments are on point. I have broken prob a dozen of them and a few knuckles with them. The Blades are a little trickier but as mentioned, a little silicone helps a bunch on it going and the new one coming in. If any spike is left some big vice grips and a dead blow hammer will move it right out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief5130 Posted June 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 Thanks, mine is and older XL model. It is serial #6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lap it Up Posted June 24, 2021 Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 on your old model... I used a drift of size to remove the old piece and used a cut piece of 2x4 and a hammer to install the new one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief5130 Posted June 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 3 hours ago, Lap it Up said: on your old model... I used a drift of size to remove the old piece and used a cut piece of 2x4 and a hammer to install the new one Thanks, the new pin should be here in a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Troy Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 Don't touch it with bare hands. It will eat you alive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief5130 Posted June 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2021 The new pin has a coating on it that the original did not, so I believe the splinter issue like the old one might not be an issue. If it is I will cover it in shrink wrap like I did the old one. I got the old pin out, but the plastic sleeve was a bit more of a task. After progressively larger drills to 15/16" I was able to get it out. Drove in the new pin and I am ready to go. All in all it was just over an hour to get it changed out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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