gib key removal​

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If you don't have this 12mm clearance to start, it may be possible to file away some of the material from the back of the gib key's head to open up the 

Gib key removal tools Before presenting the alternative tools that can be used to remove the gib key, below is the picture of the gib key system. Design 1 This tool is very straight forward. To use it to remove the gib key, its tip is inserted in space in front of the gib key head. Then the bottom part of this tool is hammered slowly until the

Or make a puller by taking a piece of plate steel, drill a hole in it, grind a flat spot to grab the head of the key, drill and tap three 

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Gib Head Keys. 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.

Sorry, no welding :laughing: I needed to get the flywheel key out of my Petter A1 and after looking at commercial extractors (cost about 

I placed some pictures in the gallery (under rleonard2) of the gib key puller and use. It worked for me. One broke loose with a "crack" then 

May 30,  · How to easily remove a gib key. I first heated the key and applied wd40. Removal is easy using this method.

Gib keys, or gib head keys, are tapered and notched machine keys that are used on power transmission keyed shafts to hold pulleys and gears tightly on the shaft. The head of the key serves as a concussion point for hammering without damage to the shaft of the key. The added feature of the head also allows for easier removal of the key.

When removing a pulley held with a gib head key, the secret is to knock the pulley further on to the shaft therefore pushing it of the key. A 

I really need to remove the fly wheel of my Lister D. The Gib key is, not surprisingly, rather set in its position!

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.

A plate-type key puller which drops over the key head and is turned a few degrees, then the bolts screwed in against the flywheel boss, jack the key out. If a 

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.

Jan 13,  · The key welded to the flywheel cant "slip ìnto" the flywheel when pulling it off. If you were to pull it off without the weld you would pull the flywheel onto the key and eventually crack the hub. The keys on the Bulldog at least are tapered at 1:100. Now, after you have got the thing off you just tap the key off the flywheel.

Many years since I have had to remove a tapered gib key, not many used nowadays. As you said, we used to use an extended drill and tap, screw in 

Aug 01,  · Kachow. 1976 Porsche 930. Ever remove a Gib Key? I need to fix my friend’s haybine that broke while I as using it. I bought all of the parts and need to remove a gib key to get a sprocket off to make a quick repair. Most gib keys are not installed where the sprocket is flush with the end of the shaft like this thing

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

Place the puller over the head of the key with the three 12mm bolt heads facing you (as shown in the picture) and rotate the puller slightly to the left 

I found a number of recommedations on how to remove the key, but the one that made most sense to me involved hammering a cold chisel into 

Aug 04,  · Here is a gib key removal tool I made to remove a flywheel on a Lister CS diesel. It is straight forward to as how it is used. It can be made with just a lathe and drill press. The dimensions would vary as to size of crankshaft and key. This one is 1/2" HRS. with 7/16" fine screws. Attachments DSCN4343.jpg 195.6 KB · Views: 310 F

A tapered machine key is used for easy assembly and removal. Grainger has machine keys, key stock and all the other machine parts you need to keep your 

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Drill a hole in the flat iron of appropriate size that will fit over the head of the gib head key. Hook the apparatus on the head of the key, and clamp it there with a clamp, or

Use a steel bar as big as will fit between the flywheel and the toe of the key for maximum strength. A good soaking of the key with a mix of half ATF and half 

It is necessary to drill and tap into the end of the broken key; the drilling process in itself may collapse the key sufficiently to enable you to drive the flywheel back off it by putting a suitable sturdy iron sleeve over the end of the shaft and hitting the flywheel back off the key.

Jun 10,  · To drill a broken key out firstly get a piece of keysteel about 1 1/2" long the correct size then put it a lathe & drill a hole through the center of it. Clamp this in the keyway, then using this as a guide drill out the broken key. If you don't use this method you could drift off & damage your flywheel or crankshaft. Cheers John T Tom Martin

Hazet Gib head key extractor, curved For safely driving gib head keys out of gear wheels on agricultural machinery, and for manual operation of input 

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.