> << After removal, clean the varnish off the wrist pin and its
receptacle
> with ordinary lighter fluid (naphtha) and it will easily fit back in.
>>
>
> It is a worthwhile endeavor to remove the varnish first.

Of course, I agree ... however, with the pin in place, it's difficult if
not impossible to clean it thoroughly.  After it's out ... a good
rubbing with a rag and naphtha will do wonders even if you expended
effort to clean things before removal.

Mike