I just use some chisels that I ground to the right width on a bench grinder. The chisel works as a wedge between the head and the tabs on the cyls. I tap it in with a hammer. You do need to closely watch what you are doing so that the chisel doesn't damage the head surface. Mark Tom Carchrae wrote: > Yes - I'm still looking for the tool..... my lady of the lake picked up > the smallest tipped wrecking bar she could find when she was in the city - > but alas, it is still about 1cm too wide. > > I did think I might have some luck if I get anything of reasonable strength > between the tab - then I can use the bar on it. > > |
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