[Steam-engine] Its out! Watch out for the muscles from Bloomington!

[Richard Strobel]

Andy, the key you refer to is called a "Gib Key."  Most all old iron vendors 
carry them in different sizes and lengths.  HitnMiss.com is just one vendor.

Here's New Holland's version of Gib Key removers.  You drive them in from 
the sides.

http://community.webshots.com/photo/60686285/201050714CJPfMF

later,
RickinMt.




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andy glines" <pioneersop96 at yahoo.com>
To: "Steam" <steam-engine at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2005 2:10 PM
Subject: [Steam-engine] Its out! Watch out for the muscles from Bloomington!


> I somehow got this idea that I should remove the crank
> from the Huber as part of the restoration.  In order
> to remove the crank the flywheel must be removed.  I
> reasoned that removing the key should be easy since
> brice had it out in the last 2-3 years.  I've never
> thought of Brice as a big guy but now I'll be sure not
> to start anything with him after seeing how tight he
> got the key.  The key definetly did not pop out with a
> few raps of the hammer.  I started with some hammering
> on the "bump" on the end of the key.  Seeing no
> movement I started with a 3 lb slide hammer.  No
> movement add 10 ton porta-power with slide hammer &
> heat cycles.  No movement, use 10lb slide hammer pull
> key in two twice.  While I was out of town dad built a
> puller using 3/4 fine thread he cranked down on it
> with a long bar and heat cycles.  No movement, last
> night dad cranks all that he can on the puller then
> installs big slide hammer.  He pounds quite awhile and
> finally the key moves and comes out.  Thanks Dad!!
> This is a really long key and I would have hated to
> try drilling it out.  Is there a source for
> replacement keys?  Should I just plan on making my own?
>
> Andy Glines
> Evansville, IN
>
>
>
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