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340 dist. drive removal. Whats your method?? #260817 03/21/09 03:31 PM 03/21/09 03:31 PM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 4,280 Medford OR FrankenScamp OP master
FrankenScamp OP master Joined: May 2003 Posts: 4,280 Medford OR	The intake is on and I just want to prime the system. I know to turn the engine a little at a time and stuff. I just want some suggestions on how to get it outta there. Thanks!!

Re: 340 dist. drive removal. Whats your method?? [Re: FrankenScamp] #260818 03/21/09 03:35 PM 03/21/09 03:35 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 33,005 Grand Prairie,Texas stumpy I Win
stumpy I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 33,005 Grand Prairie,Texas	Stick a screwdriver in the slot and turn the gear. It should back out enough to grab it with a pair of needle nose pliers and lift it out.

Re: 340 dist. drive removal. Whats your method?? [Re: stumpy] #260819 03/21/09 03:38 PM 03/21/09 03:38 PM
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FrankenScamp OP master Joined: May 2003 Posts: 4,280 Medford OR	the gear seems to be too big to fit out with the needles nose holding onto it. thought about putting something sticky on the top and pulling it out like that...maybe time to go buy a magnet?? Thanks Stumpy.....

Re: 340 dist. drive removal. Whats your method?? [Re: FrankenScamp] #260820 03/21/09 04:12 PM 03/21/09 04:12 PM
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FrankenScamp OP master Joined: May 2003 Posts: 4,280 Medford OR	Well I got it out with one of my pick tools. Thanks. Shawn

Re: 340 dist. drive removal. Whats your method?? [Re: FrankenScamp] #260821 03/21/09 04:17 PM 03/21/09 04:17 PM
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derekeh mopar D Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 480 Kentucky, USA	I used a magnet on mine. Pulled that sucker right outta there!

Re: 340 dist. drive removal. Whats your method?? [Re: derekeh] #260822 03/21/09 05:03 PM 03/21/09 05:03 PM
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T2R9 master Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,754 Conway, SC	I have always backed them off with a screwdriver and pulled them up with a magnet.

Re: 340 dist. drive removal. Whats your method?? [Re: T2R9] #260823 03/21/09 07:17 PM 03/21/09 07:17 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,971 A collage of whims topside Too Many Posts
topside Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,971 A collage of whims	I've used a pair of long-reach needle nose pliers but it takes a little effort to see in there; I don't have a magnet strong enough to just pull the thing out, but I'll try to find one, as that's a good idea.

Re: 340 dist. drive removal. Whats your method?? [Re: FrankenScamp] #260824 03/21/09 08:00 PM 03/21/09 08:00 PM
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MoparJoe super gas Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,511 Tampa , Fl	I've used a piece of thin wire before, about 2' long, doubled it over to make a loop, draped that over the gear, twisted a few times and lifted it out.

Re: 340 dist. drive removal. Whats your method?? [Re: MoparJoe] #260825 03/21/09 08:20 PM 03/21/09 08:20 PM
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CJK440 master C Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,982 Ansonia, CT	I have a pair of expanding ring pliers that work great. 2017 Contusion Blue Challenger T/A 392 M6 "BLKNBLU"

Re: 340 dist. drive removal. Whats your method?? [Re: MoparJoe] #260826 03/21/09 08:20 PM 03/21/09 08:20 PM
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FrankenScamp OP master Joined: May 2003 Posts: 4,280 Medford OR	I thought about trying to "lasso" it out of there as well.

Re: 340 dist. drive removal. Whats your method?? [Re: FrankenScamp] #260827 03/22/09 08:42 AM 03/22/09 08:42 AM
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dgc333 pro stock Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,396 Mass	Tow large flat blade screw drivers in the slot and squeeze the handles together, this wedges the blades in and you can lift it right out. Dave Clement Pembroke, MA 03 PT Cruiser GT Turbo 99 Dakota SLT+ CC 4x4 68 Barracuda sport coupe http://home.comcast.net/~dgc333/

Re: 340 dist. drive removal. Whats your method?? [Re: FrankenScamp] #260828 03/22/09 10:32 AM 03/22/09 10:32 AM
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tampacuda69 member T Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 59 Tampa, Fl.	A piece of wire clothes hanger bent to fit under gear, can be lifted up ang grabed easily.

Re: 340 dist. drive removal. Whats your method?? [Re: tampacuda69] #260829 03/22/09 10:39 AM 03/22/09 10:39 AM
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mopars4ever I Live Here M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 13,621 md	I have used thin gauge electrical wire and made a loop and pulled it up. Mike

Re: 340 dist. drive removal. Whats your method?? [Re: tampacuda69] #260830 03/22/09 11:44 AM 03/22/09 11:44 AM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska R RapidRobert Circle Track
RapidRobert Circle Track R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska	Quote: A piece of wire clothes hanger bent to fit under gear, can be lifted up ang grabed easily. that's what I do if rotating it w a big screwdriver doesn't do it. live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth

Re: 340 dist. drive removal. Whats your method?? [Re: dgc333] #260831 03/22/09 12:02 PM 03/22/09 12:02 PM
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FrankenScamp OP master Joined: May 2003 Posts: 4,280 Medford OR	Quote: Tow large flat blade screw drivers in the slot and squeeze the handles together, this wedges the blades in and you can lift it right out. Good one!!

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