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[spudulike]

I always punched the thing out with a sharp awl. Line it up on one end and give the awl a tap with a hammer, it should pop out.

[Oldfeller]

1 hour ago, Oldfeller said:

well it didn't go quite as planned Stubby, having got initially a good sign she was going to burst into life, it quickly became apparent it wasn't to be, further  investigation revealed a sheared woodruff key, I have a large selection of those but the problem is removing the sheared piece from the crank, its managed to get itself firmly secured. not to worry just another delay in a very tired arm.

"SUCCESS" mananged to remove the woodruff key, replaced it, timed it up and reassembled, first pull with choke, got a fire, second pull and she roared into life. I haven't got the bar on her at the moment so the governor kicks in pretty quickly, but jeez it has got some serious torque reaction, I'll put the bar/chain on tomorrow and maybe even put her into some wood. 

I got a big stick next to my cottage I felled earlier in the year  to sort, so at least I won't have to carry it far.  

[Oldfeller]

10 minutes ago, spudulike said:

I always punched the thing out with a sharp awl. Line it up on one end and give the awl a tap with a hammer, it should pop out.

Yes, I managed it eventually, but it had spun very slightly and it was very tight, but a little patience and persistence won the day.

thanks.