Bob,
You need a punch (put the screwdriver down) and have to secure the shaft so
you don't beat on the back of the generator housing.
Heat the key with a fine flame, small tip...key only until red.
Then walk away as the key turns cool. When you heat the key it will
expand, then contract when it cools, should break anything loose to get it
out.
Good luck,
Mike
> [Original Message]
> From: McNulty, Bob <BMcNulty@csuchico.edu>
> To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Date: 1/29/2006 10:33:55 AM
> Subject: [oletrucks] woodruff key tricks?
>
> Anybody have any suggestions for removing a stubborn woodruff key from a
> generator shaft. I've tried the screw driver hammer trick, soaked it in
> various penetrating oils, even heated the shaft mildly in combination
> with the screw driver tapping on the end trick. All to no avail.
>
> Thanks,
> Bob in Chico
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