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Post by jerseyhighlander on Nov 12, 2017 10:43:07 GMT -5
I've a badly worn sprocket on the Super 2 I've been working lately and a nice clean sprocket on an earlier version that is currently in pieces but held on by a snap ring of sorts that I've never dealt with before. No eyes for snap ring pliers to spread it, not an e-clip, can't get a screwdriver or anything between it and the shaft end. Can anyone clue me in as to how these are properly removed before I break something? 
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Post by sweepleader on Nov 12, 2017 10:54:03 GMT -5
I have not seen that one before but it does look like a tool could be inserted between the ends of the ring to spread it enough to lift one end out of the groove.
Anyone else?
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Post by undee70ss on Nov 12, 2017 11:10:05 GMT -5
These are one of the more challenging things to do on one of these saws. This is how I do it. You need a small pair of vice grips and 2 small screwdrivers. Put the vice grips EXACTLY as shown in pic. Use one screwdriver coming in from the side and put right between the gap in the ring. Turn screwdriver to lift ring out of groove. Use other screwdriver to hold ring out of groove. Remove vice grips. Now use other screwdriver and walk ring off of shaft.  |
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Post by jerseyhighlander on Nov 12, 2017 11:21:04 GMT -5
These are one of the more challenging things to do on one of these saws. This is how I do it. You need a small pair of vice grips and 2 small screwdrivers. Put the vice grips EXACTLY as shown in pic. Use one screwdriver coming in from the side and put right between the gap in the ring. Turn screwdriver to lift ring out of groove. Use other screwdriver to hold ring out of groove. Remove vice grips. Now use other screwdriver and walk ring off of shaft. That's pure genius there! Thanks. |
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Post by onlyhomelites on Nov 12, 2017 11:22:36 GMT -5
Yeah, that's the early style that is a real PITA. Dan has it right though, you've got to drive a small screwdriver into the ends to spread it a bit and then another small screwdriver to pry it up off the crankshaft. I've never broken or chipped a crankshaft tip this way, but that's why I stick to small tools that can't apply too much force.
Another case of posting at the same time! Greg's method is not one I've ever thought of, but clearly MUCH better. Thanks!
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Post by jerseyhighlander on Nov 12, 2017 11:22:51 GMT -5
I have not seen that one before but it does look like a tool could be inserted between the ends of the ring to spread it enough to lift one end out of the groove. Anyone else? I'm actually glad to hear you say that. I was starting to feel a little unnaturally, wet behind the ears. |
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