Any tricks for removing flywheel keys?

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  • April 2, 2015 at 2:16 am #1084
    johnyrude200
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      I recently acquired a motor that I found had a sheared flywheel key. Up until now, I haven’t had to replace many of these, but I have noticed in many cases the flywheel key is pretty well stuck inside the crank recess. Any tricks for getting these out without damaging the crank taper?

      April 2, 2015 at 2:55 am #13180
      dave-bernard
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        if it is a long one use a small punch and tap in and up from the bottom to loosen and grab with vice grips

        April 2, 2015 at 4:17 am #13187
        dan-in-tn
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          Im with Dave on the punch, but I grab the piece with side cutters (dykes down south) and lever it out against the crank. I use the same technique for pins, dowels, etc.

          Dan in TN

          April 2, 2015 at 4:38 am #13191
          Doug Wilson
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            US Member - 2 Years

            would agree take a small punch and knock it until you can get it with side cuts
            Doug

            Doug

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            April 2, 2015 at 2:52 pm #13208
            johnyrude200
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              Worked great, thanks guys. I’m guessing the reason you strike the bottom of the woodruff key is to avoid accidentally missing the key with the punch, hitting the taper on the crank, and screwing things up….

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