[SEL] Gib key removal

[Gene Waugh]

I hear you, John---this is what we call a slide hammer-just gotta get a good
weld to the key for it!

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[mailto:sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com] On Behalf Of John Hammink
Sent: Friday, April 01, 2005 5:14 PM
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Subject: Re: [SEL] Gib key removal

Hi George,
I always use my old fashion 10 lbs weighting tooth puller
for the keys. An image here to see :o)
http://www.oldengine.org/members/hammink/keypuller.jpg

John H.




> Paul,
> 
> I'm sure that the drilling, tapping, pulling process will work but it
> also is more work than I think you need to do.
> 
> I've had great luck in the past with a low tech homemade puller.
> 
> I had a piece of round bar stock, 5/16" or 3/8" diameter should be fine.
> I threaded one end so I could put a nut on it.
> 
> If the key still has a tab on it, grind the tap off, then place the bar
> stock on top of the key and weld it on.  Find something heavy to slide
> over the rod and put washers and a nut on the end to stop the weight.  I
> had a couple old lead weights (probably tire weights melted down) that
> had been poured into a mold like a muffin.  Took two of those weights
> and drilled a hole in the center so they could slide on the rod.  Used
> some duct tape to keep the weights together.
> 
> Sometimes it takes a couple attempts to get the rod to stay attached to
> the key, but once you get it to stick, it will pull the key out.  I've
> done it several times and it should work for you.
> 
> One of the good things about welding the rod to the key is that it puts
> a lot of heat into the key which also helps to free it.
> 
> WAIT George
> 
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