I just did this yesterday on an 18V engine. I used a small chisel with a light
hammer to loosen the rivets (hit them on a couple of sides) and then a pair of
pliers/vice grips to twist them right out - they've got spirals cut into the
shaft. No damage to the id plate and just a few marks on the rivets.
After almost 12 years with no British cars, a '72 B just arrived in my garage
last week. Engine already pulled and disassembled for rebuild, needs paint and
cosmetics but no rust!! I'm in Ohio and had to go to Atlanta to find a rust
free one! BTW, I'm new to the list too!
Greg Hanlin
Dayton OH
72 B
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