Reduction Ratio Gear End Cap Removal

[k_dodd@swbell.net]

I have the reduction ratio gear end cap off my 31 roadster. I need to get the gear shaft out to inspect it. How do I pry the end cap off without destroying it? Is there a trick to it?

 

[Bruce of MN]

What component are you referring to?

 

[k_dodd@swbell.net]

The cap on the end of the reduction gear.

 

[Bob C]

Are you asking about the speedometer drive?

 

[Gary WA]

I have the reduction ratio gear end cap off my 31 roadster. I need to get the gear shaft out to inspect it. How do I pry the end cap off without destroying it? Is there a trick to it?

What is the reduction ratio gear end cap?? If it the shifting lever just the 6 bolts on top lift off gasket may be stuck?

 

[katy]

Got a picture?

 

[k_dodd@swbell.net]

This is the Reduction gear (I think its a.k.a "Turtle").

 

[bobv]

I use a small flat blade screwdriver and work my way around it prying it a little at a time. Might be good to soak in solvent for a while first if it doesn't want to come out.