I have used the "L" shaped end of a paint can lid removal tool. You can get the bottom of the tool under the ring and gently work it around behind the ring using it as a lever. Some heat from a heat gun probably wouldn't hurt either.
Just to make the bodge clear, depending upon the size of your version of this special tool (utility patent pending) you can push it sideways or back and forth to lever the ring outLet me get this straight - you're listening to delicate extraction advice from someone called @Bodger ?
Yes it's siezed.Are you taking it out for a reason?
That would be the felt oil wick. There is a groove to retain the wick plus two wick "plugs" that pass thru holes in the cam ring to contact the rubbing block.Is that a bit of felt in the casing ,at the bottom ,under the cam ring?
That would be the felt oil wick. There is a groove to retain the wick plus two wick "plugs" that pass thru holes in the cam ring to contact the rubbing block.
Slick
I'm sorry but you lost me with wick plugs and rubbing block, could you explain those please?
Got it, thanks. I have the large wick, don't think I have the small plugs, may have to try and make something I guess.View attachment 84108
The rubbing block or shoe is that part of the contact assembly which contacts the high points on the cam ring or ramps. In the image above, it is the large dark item protruding at about 5 o'clock. If you examine the cam ring you will find two small holes drilled thru. A felt wick "plugs" those holes and wicks oil from the large felt wick behind the cam ring to the top where the rubbing block picks up the oil
Slick
Ya that might work, thanks.When you go to putting it all back together, you may find the information in this thread helpful:
Setting up and Timing a K2F Magneto
It seems like this topic keeps coming up, and I have to write it over and over. Hopefully, one comprehensive discourse will settle it. If anyone finds anything confusing, please let me know so I can revise. The following procedure assumes the magneto armature is properly centered and aligned...www.accessnorton.com
Slick
BTW: I cut my wick plugs using a leather punch tool.