PodOne Posted October 11, 2020 Report Share Posted October 11, 2020 Evening all Engine stripped and crank out. The only issue is that the key is stuck solid they usually come out reasonably easy. Tried a gentle bit of hammering with a drift no joy but not knowing how much abuse you can administer I thought I'd ask before I get the bigger hammers out. Or is there a better way? Thanks Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted October 11, 2020 Report Share Posted October 11, 2020 grab it with a pliers and "roll" it out like a nail Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted October 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2020 3 minutes ago, Z320 said: grab it with a pliers and "roll" it out like a nail Tried mole grip on the end not moved. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted October 11, 2020 Report Share Posted October 11, 2020 don't know the english word, please google photos for "Kneifzange" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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PodOne Posted October 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, Z320 said: don't know the english word, please google photos for "Kneifzange" Nail pullers; Might have a pair in my Grandads old tool box. I just don't want to bugger up the nose of the crank that said I suppose I can put some tape on it first. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted October 11, 2020 Report Share Posted October 11, 2020 Hi Andy, Ali or brass drift hit it in line with the slot - Hard Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted October 11, 2020 Report Share Posted October 11, 2020 pull it in line with the shaft Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted October 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2020 Thanks all for the suggestions. Roger I'll give it whack with a brass drift think I have one or two kicking about. Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted October 11, 2020 Report Share Posted October 11, 2020 (edited) You've got to squeeze it out, unlikely to be removed by pliers or pincers unless quite loose. The key will rotate in the cut keyway, sharp blow downwards on either END of the key at a slight angle towards the centre of the key, normally presses one end down and lifts the other end which then allows a soft drift held parallel to the line of the crank to be applied to the lifted edge and the end of the key lifted and tapped out. You might find a soft drift absorbs too much impact to shock the key loose if stuck. Mick Richards Edited October 11, 2020 by Motorsport Mickey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
little jim Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 ?? heatgun on highest setting on the shaft opposite?? Quick spray of penetrator on the key before applying the gripper. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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