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Re: Help with crankshaft woodruff

To: Geoff Branch <branch@valinet.com>
Subject: Re: Help with crankshaft woodruff
Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2000 17:16:23 -0500
Cc: "Spridgets@Autox.Team.Net" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Organization: Positive Earth Drivers Club
References: <000901c062e1$48ef9b80$14a57ed8@compaq5460>
Geoff Branch wrote:
> 
> Help!!  I just pulled the crank pulley off my Mini and found it to be cracked.
> It did not spin, but the woodruff key is pretty narled.  Anyone got any
> suggestions for getting the little bugger out?  Engine in car.  Tried rocking
> it, prying it, etc.  Drilling?  It seems pretty soft.  Dremel? Can' grab it 
>with
> anything.......

Hammer and small screwdriver to tap it out.
It is soft steel and designed to give before the crankshaft.
A dremel will also work but be carfull not to enlarge the slot.

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