Lifting up on the tire tool should pull the key quite easily. If you cannot find a split rim tire tool the next best alternative is a another large GIB key on 

gib key puller explained,,, just a short 'side trip' to explain how to use a gib key extractor,,,, you may ask yourself what is that thing and how am i going to get it out?,, technically it's a

Feb 16,  · Put a piece of pipe that is a larger diameter than the shaft and key over the shaft and extend it beyond the end of the shaft. Support the shaft verticaly with a solid base between the crank throw journal and press on the pipe to move the flywheel toward the journal enough to break the bond between the gib key, shaft and flywheel.

The gib head makes these keys easy to remove when parts need to be taken apart frequently, such as for maintenance or prototyping. Keys are tapered along their length. Use them to connect gears and other components with tapered keyways to shafts. Keys are made of steel. The height of inch keys decreases by 1/8" for every 12" of length.

These Gib key pullers are manufactured from Stationary Engine Parts original concept and design, they are suitable for spoked flywheels and solid 

Center punch the end of the Gib key. drill and tap as large a hole as possible using a National Fine thread tap, finishing with a bottoming tap. Rig up a support on the end of the shaft so a steel threaded rod (threaded on both ends) can be screwed into the key. Coat liberally the threads in the hole with an anti-seizing compound.

Jun 29,  · I am removing the gib key from the rocker arm cam side to remove the flywheel so I can heli coil the cam roller support stud. This one came out pretty easy

SKU: 40992 Category: Misc. Tools. Description. Instructions. Starting in November , a gib removal tool is included with each Sherline lathe or mill. The tool is made from a sprue produced in the gib molding process. It is the same material as the gib and will not harm the gib or the machine's metal parts. Shown for size reference.

Gib head keys are specially manufactured machine keys with a projecting end that resembles the end of a gib and serves as a stop mechanism on a rotating shaft. Gib keys are usually made from cold drawn steel which is cut to length and the taper and head are milled to specific tolerances and then tumbled to provide a finished edge.

Keep the pressure applied and add penetrating oil daily until the key gives out. We do not recommend you heat the hub of the flywheel as the stresses placed upon the spokes and / or outer rim as the hot centre starts to expand whilst the cool outer rim doesnt can cause the flywheel to fracture.

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