How do I remove this key

[Suzuki4evr]

So I went the drill,tap and pull route. Don't mind the most butt ugly sliding hammer you have ever seen,but it has served me for years. Did make a small divit in the shaft but it is not a problem.




Thanks guys.

 

[francist]

Awesome

 

[middle.road]

Success!

It is always interesting to see the various methods suggested and used.

 

[mattthemuppet2]

awesome! Cause of sticking? Burr, old crap, ?

 

[Suzuki4evr]

Success!

It is always interesting to see the various methods suggested and used.

I think it just a question of a very tight fit and the fact that I couldn't get enough upward force with a punch from the front,because of the threaded section on the front part of the shaft. I couldn't even grab it with a sidecutter and a vice grip slipped of. It took a couple of tugs to get it moving, but yes,success.

 

[sdelivery]

I think it just a question of a very tight fit and the fact that I couldn't get enough upward force with a punch from the front,because of the threaded section on the front part of the shaft. I couldn't even grab it with a sidecutter and a vice grip slipped of. It took a couple of tugs to get it moving, but yes,success.

Keys are typically a tight fit as well as sheaves used in driving. Any " slop" will allow unwanted motion that will only increase. This can cause wear and balance issues.

 

[GunsOfNavarone]

Man! That must have been satisfying getting that bastard out! Nice work brother.

 

[Suzuki4evr]

Man! That must have been satisfying getting that bastard out! Nice work brother.

Something like pulling a tooth.