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    I have some woodruff keys that are stuck pretty good in the keyways on some axles. In the past, I have worked them out with a wire cutter or the claw end of a hammer....but these seem to be stuck beyond my normal means. Someone out here has some helpful hints on getting them out....could I trouble you to share your tips?

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    Have you hit them with large flat punch on either end? Might try some heat around them and soak with kroil ? or melt wax into them? Or you might weld a piece on top of them and pry out? Normally they fall out of terra tiger axles. Just pulled 6 axles tonight from a tt18 and all fell out )) It was well greased though!

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    • #3
      Originally posted by simpleton7016 View Post
      I have some woodruff keys that are stuck pretty good in the keyways on some axles. In the past, I have worked them out with a wire cutter or the claw end of a hammer....but these seem to be stuck beyond my normal means. Someone out here has some helpful hints on getting them out....could I trouble you to share your tips?
      Woodruff keys or flat keys ? (Woodruff's are half mooned shaped).

      Woodruff Key:


      and Key stock:


      I would think soaking them over night in a mixture of sani flush and water will loosen them up. Yes Sani flush, available where any household cleaners are sold. It'll remove rust from anything.

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      • #4
        They are woodruff. I got to out of the four to come out....now more surgery!!

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        • #5
          Originally posted by simpleton7016 View Post
          They are woodruff. I got to out of the four to come out....now more surgery!!
          Try the Sani Flush. You'll be amazed.

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          • #6
            I've always had luck with a hammer and chisel under the edge closest to the end of the shaft. You'll distort/ruin the key, but they are cheap and at most hardware or auto parts stores.
            It's all just nuts and bolts.

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