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10-08-2025, 05:44 PM
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Crank key removal
Ok I have really worked on getting 3-4 of these keys out of the last couple builds (years). I just removed a key from a 428 crank because I have a box of new keys and I wanted to, plus the snout needed a little emory cloth attention. So it is out, but it Lead me To thinking there has to be an easier way.
The his time I hit the key flat at the block side, "tapped" the key up w a cold chisel, for longer then I think it should take. Then I levered a small flat head screw Driver and got to be a little more, then a vise grip and a hammer to try and get it to lift out of the key way, then back to a flat head until the tip broke, removed tip With a magnet, and started looking for something round as it is the strongest shape, found a finishing nail punch that fit the bill and gently tapped It under the key and wiggled it and then tapped a little More and knew I was going to win this battle. Anyway what do you guys do????
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