[AT] Gib Key removal tools

[Richard Strobel]

Thanks Tom..makes a lot of sense

later,
Rick


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom" <tmartin at xtra.co.nz>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 17, 2004 3:41 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] Gib Key removal tools


> Richard Strobel wrote:
> >
> >   Howdy all;
> > Well here are two New Holland Gib key removal tools.  They are made with 
> > a
> > 10 degree bevel (which keeps the tool from "walkin' out").
> >
> >    I've never seen these before but the owner says they are
> > inexpensive..dunno and we don't have a NH dealer close by.
> >
> >     Not sure whether they are used together or made LH and RH for
> > accessability.  The owner says they either work or they don't..probably 
> > 20%
> > of the former and 80% of the latter...and especially on NH stuff.
> >
> >   I've put them on graph paper with 1/4" squares so you can visualize 
> > the
> > size, and I've removed the rubber handles.
> >
> >    So far with a 5/8" Gib, we are not impressed with these tools.  Drill 
> > and
> > gas axe did the trick:-)
> >
> > Here's the link to the picture:
> >
> > http://community.webshots.com/photo/60686285/201050714CJPfMF
> >
> > Neat trivia I thot
> >
> > Take Care,
> > RickinMt.
> > http://community.webshots.com/user/stroberc
> > _______________________________________________
>
> On a 5/8" key you could use both together, one from either
> side. The secret is to hammer the extractors in to load the
> key then hit the face of the hub as if to drive the flywheel
> or pulley further onto the shaft, This usually will free the
> key. Always good to leave room behind the flywheel or pulley
> when refitting for this reason.
>
> Curved punches were also made for driving keys out from behind
> if room was sufficient..
>
> One of these, is the bee's knees, for bigger keys:
>
> http://shopswarf.orcon.net.nz/keyextracta.jpg
>
> Tom
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