Small pins keep B-Port leadscrew bracket from being removed

Thanks for your time.

Worked on the mill after a long winter break...I know, it's almost summer so sue me...

I was able to get the head, turret/ram, and table off today but had to stop due to rain (covered up my work thank you very much) and had an issue with the bracket that hold the x & y feed nuts.

Getting the socket head screws out was not a problem but as I attempted to pull up the bracket and rotate it 90 degrees to remove it, I noticed two small pins in between the screw holes that didn't allow the bracket to come up cleanly for rotation.

Any thoughts on what to do with those pins? Do I take a small punch and drive the through the bracket and into the saddle? Any and all advice is greatly appreciated!

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NearBeer

They are dowel pins to accurately locate the bracket. Pull the bracket back about 1/2" to clear the pins (they usually come out with the bracket). I think you will bottom the pin out if you try to drive them in. They are there for a reason.

John