In a message dated 3/5/01 9:19:42 AM Pacific Standard Time,
greenman62@hotmail.com writes:
<< I don't have the Churchill tool to do apply the circlip as
illustrated in the manual. >>
Many years ago, I successfully rebuilt a few transmissions. I haven't had to
for a long time, partly due to using synthetic gear oil and also having spare
gear boxes. Not too long ago, I started to work on a transmission in a
hurry. Must have lost my touch since I splashed the needle bearings. Off on
a tangent again.
I attempted to make this tool with a section of pipe and 1/4" bar stock,
using my fire ax, and Sears buzz box. After working all evening welding on
and grinding the three fingers to slip under the circlip, I decided to try
it. The metal was too soft, and I was about to throw the thing into the
trash can. Then I heated the fingers red hot and dropped the creation into a
bucket of water. The case hardening of the fingers allowed me to expand and
lift off the circlip from the shaft.
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