Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2003 18:34:15 +0000 From: Grunff <grunffnospam.com> Subject: Re: Stuck Key in C900
Paul Halliday wrote: > I have seen a tool at a local tool shop that "fits all nuts". It's made up > of a set of recessed pins that get pushed in when placed over the nut, > creating the shape of the nut. I'm not sure how it would fare on a really > stuck nut though. I know the tool you're talking about. It wouldn't work in this case, because the nuts are recessed. I tried one of those pin-sockets out, and I have to say, wasn't impressed. The principle is fine, but you couldn't apply very much torque through it. > Brandon might find a similar process works to release his key, since it > appears that the lock is not going far enough when he goes into reverse to > retract the key. That's very true - I've managed to unstick several 900s in exactly that way. It's amazing the number of gorilla mechanics who try to force the lock (this is why I *hate* taking 900s for MOTs). -- Grunff