ri702bill 8,482 #2 Posted November 25, 2022 Good video - but, me thinks @formariz might get a rash for your "misusin'" a wood chisel on cast iron !! 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,252 #3 Posted November 25, 2022 16 minutes ago, ri702bill said: Good video - but, me thinks @formariz might get a rash for your "misusin'" a wood chisel on cast iron !! If it makes you (or Caz) feel better I really use the wood chisel on a paper gasket... So it's ... Kinda... Wood. Ish....? 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,856 #4 Posted November 25, 2022 Very well done Eric. I use an old wood chisel also to get the case opening started. I find that a 2' pry bar works good after it is started. Also, as you found out, it is important to clean all of the shafts and file any burrs on the end and keyways first. Always open with the shallow side down (input shaft side). 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,874 #5 Posted November 25, 2022 I start the cases open by tapping a razor knife blade held in vise grips. (all my wood chisels are reserved) lol good multi tool....I know wood chisels make a mighty fine scraper too! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,203 #6 Posted November 25, 2022 10 minutes ago, JoeM said: tapping a razor knife blade held in vise grips Too brittle and 'shattery' for my liking. Sharp pieces go flying. I hope you are wearing the required PPE when you do this! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,874 #7 Posted November 25, 2022 14 minutes ago, Jeff-C175 said: Too brittle and 'shattery' for my liking. Sharp pieces go flying Don't go crazy on it just a few light taps. It goes easy. I know the newer stuff like the kubota case has some kind of rubbery glue sealer that razor edge gets them started. If you twist it it breaks. I always wear glasses. I've got those cheater safety ones with bifocal lens. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,203 #8 Posted November 25, 2022 11 minutes ago, JoeM said: I always wear glasses. I'd make it a full face and neck shield... maybe I'm overly cautious though. I don't wan't my jugular lookin' all funny with a piece of blade sticking out of it, cuz that would be my (and @Pullstart) luck! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,081 #9 Posted November 25, 2022 Hey! I just processed three deer in a week and had no lost time recordables! New @Pullstart record! 1 1 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,856 #10 Posted November 25, 2022 How easy they come apart is because Wheel Horse did not use gasket cement, and they did not have any leaks...that is why I tell members not to use gasket stuff. Not needed and you would be fighting getting those halves apart. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,252 #11 Posted November 25, 2022 6 minutes ago, stevasaurus said: How easy they come apart is because Wheel Horse did not use gasket cement, and they did not have any leaks...that is why I tell members not to use gasket stuff. Not needed and you would be fighting getting those halves apart. Definitely been there. I've disassembled these with blue and clear gasket sealant and some sort of brown stuff cementing the 2 halves together. More fun than a barrel of monkeys. One of the 6 speeds I'll be getting into soon has clear-ish splooges all around the seam. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,743 #12 Posted November 26, 2022 @ebinmaine, nice job on the video and we will nominate BBT for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Cinematography. When I am opening a transmission I always start at the hitch pin casting because there is no gasket in there and the wider gap is a bit easier to get the chisel started. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,252 #13 Posted November 26, 2022 7 minutes ago, 953 nut said: nominate BBT for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Cinematography She says "That's cute, and thank you!" 8 minutes ago, 953 nut said: When I am opening a transmission I always start at the hitch pin casting because there is no gasket in there and the wider gap is a bit easier to get the chisel started. Excellent idea! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,885 #14 Posted December 11, 2022 On 11/25/2022 at 12:32 PM, Jeff-C175 said: Too brittle and 'shattery' for my liking. Sharp pieces go flying. I hope you are wearing the required PPE when you do this! I did auto glass forever and cheap ones are very brittle and the good ones tend to be more ductile. I had one in my hand everyday and you can really tell the difference. We used stanleys mostly. Randy 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sailman 1,294 #15 Posted December 14, 2022 On 11/25/2022 at 9:30 AM, ri702bill said: Good video - but, me thinks @formariz might get a rash for your "misusin'" a wood chisel on cast iron !! Owning and operating a wooden boat you can imagine my respect and need for owning and maintaining quality wood working tools (of which I have all sorts!). And that includes not misusing them. However, I do keep another old set of wood chisels to be abused and resharpened on what ever project they will make easier, wood or not! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
