[SEL] Stover Gib Key Out - Thanks to all.

[Dave Rotigel]

Hi Ed,
         The "half moon" is called a woodruff key. A gib key is SLIGHTLY 
tapered and has a raised part at the end against which a tapered wedge is 
applied in order to remove it. Take a look at the pictures that Paul first 
sent out (when this thread first 
begain--http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g36/wheelterrapin/StoverRebuild114.jpg) 
and you will see what a gib key looks like.
         Dave

At 08:42 PM 10/30/2006, you wrote:
>Right on Ed!
>
>Paul
>
>----- Original Message ----- From: "Edward Tabor" 
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>
>>May I ask a dumb question?  I'm not really familiar with the Stationary 
>>engines so, What is a Gib Key?  Is it the same as a piece of square stock 
>>or a "half moon" in a key way or groove in the shaft?
>
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