Getting key off crankshaft?

[Savage99]

I have a 1981 Honda ATC 200 that I am attampting to swap bottom ends off of another motor. The key on the left side of the crankshaft is worn on my "new" bottom end. How would I go about getting that thing off the crankshaft??? I tried to tap it off but no luck. Any ideas? Thanks.

Mark.

[ATCnut]

It is just stuck in the slot. use a big pin punch against the end, and a 3lb hand sledge. Always works for me :)

[Savage99]

Can you hammer on the outer end or do you have to get it out from the back (towards the motor). I was not hammering it too hard as I did not want to break anything. Thanks.

Mark.

[ATCnut]

You can tap it on the outer end back towards the motor. It is curved on the shaft side, and it will pop out.

[Savage99]

Sounds good...i'll give it a try tomorrow! Thanks.

Mark

[BIG BAD RED]

all it is, is a half moon so jsut drift punch and not even that much force with a small hammer..you dont want to damage the crank