pfrederi 17,876 #26 Posted August 24, 2019 I use a brass drift pin and hammer down on the inner end of the key. Then use Richards chisel technique on the outer end. alternate whackings 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,352 #27 Posted August 24, 2019 1 minute ago, XLT said: Yes, out of oxygen, atm. Propane may not heat quickly enough? I only have propane here. It is slow, yes, but it works okay. Heat that key really well and as it cools drop a little penetrating oil on the ends. Cool.... Tap each end a little to rock it. Repeat procedure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XLT 13 #28 Posted August 24, 2019 Got it. Welded a small bolt on to give me something to grab and/or get a chisel on. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,773 #29 Posted August 24, 2019 9 minutes ago, XLT said: Welded a small bolt on to give me something to grab and/or get a chisel on. Good technique, will have to add that to our usual list of tricks! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,352 #30 Posted August 24, 2019 45 minutes ago, XLT said: Welded a small bolt on Well done! Heard of doing that somewhere else too... The heat from welding also can help free up the piece. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bean701 35 #31 Posted August 28, 2019 Kroil. Very expensive, but worth the money. It’s very effective Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XLT 13 #32 Posted August 28, 2019 Basic problem with the brake drum was the width of drum was causing the arms to wedge themselves out from under it.... I rednecked 3 small bar clamps on there... quite an operation. That got them to tighten up before pulling out from under the drum. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites