I used to slide the sleeve up so that the bottom of the sleeve was still in the case and over the piston ring but the wrist pin was exposed and in position to the access hole in the rear. This made it MUCH easier to remove the pin than chasing a loose piston around to get it. A healthy motor the pin should practically fall out on it's own.
Now don't laugh, but in some situations where the wrist pin was galled ( I know galled is not the right word, they are dissimilar metals, but I can't think of a better word at the moment) into the piston, no amount of pulling would get them out... even with an easy-out tool. The
Pro engine builders will probably cringe, but I confess I sometimes had to resort to drilling a small 1/8" hole in the front of the case opposite of the rear access hole and drive the pin out. It made it VERY easy. When done and you reassemble, just fill the hole with JB weld. If you wipe the excess JB off with neatly with thinner, you will have a very hard time finding any evidence. The sleeve fit will seal the hole and it's only cosmetic anyways. Oh yeah, polish the pin and check the fit before you re-use it, if it's not a "free" fit like it should be, find a replacement.
Sorry if my confessed method offends anyone! Heh...

EricV
Gotta rather "grubbed up" S T 60 that I am tearing down and need info on how to remove the wrist pin thru the opening in case, the sleeve is out but I am having trouble removing the pin.
Got some penetrating oil soaking on it to help, but what tool's do I need?
Also where can I get parts if I need them?
Thanks a lot 