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Help putting woodruff key in spindle

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rd99

01-22-2008 09:47:41

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Before I whang the woodruff key into the spindle I wanted to ask some help.

I've got the 5/16" x 1-1/4" woodruff key. I checked the key in the steering arm and it fits perfectly in that slot, but fitting it into the spindle arm looks to be a tight fit.

Should the woodruff key fit easily into the slot or does it require some light taps with a hammer? Should I coat the key with something? Should I do something else?

By just using my hand to place the key in this is as far as it goes:

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The slot without the key in it looks like this from a slightly off center view (it's still got a bit of oily crud in there I'll clean out):

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rd99

01-23-2008 12:02:37

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Re: Help putting woodruff key in spindle in reply to rd99, 01-22-2008 09:47:41

Thanks for the info guys, I just tapped it in with a small hammer after cleaning out the slot.

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gahorN

01-23-2008 09:47:07

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Re: Help putting woodruff key in spindle in reply to Britcheflee, 01-22-2008 09:47:41

Clean the slot with stiff brush/solvent, and use a C-clamp to press it in.

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Blackhole49

01-23-2008 11:35:49

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Re: Help putting woodruff key in spindle in reply to gahorN, 01-23-2008 09:47:07

I just did mine last weekend. Tapped lightly with a small hammer. No problems.

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Hobo,NC

01-22-2008 19:16:10

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Re: Help putting woodruff key in spindle in reply to rd99, 01-22-2008 09:47:41

slite interference fit,,, made that way,,, spose to b that way,,, debur the slot and knock it in.

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Dunk

01-22-2008 10:10:53

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Re: Help putting woodruff key in spindle in reply to rd99, 01-22-2008 09:47:41

I would clean that out really good with a small screwdriver, or pocket knife blade, or whatever, and just tap it in.

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