return pump gear removal? Key cocked.

[AdminGuy]

I'm having real difficulty removing dist. gear (bottom) from cast pump. The key appears to be slightly cocked. Any thoughts or ideas? How is the gear supposed to be removed? I thought I'd ask -before I start to get real aggressive with it. I'm real nervous about getting aggressive with it. I think these return gears should be replaced. So if they get destroyed in the process- that's fine I guess.

Should I drill it out? A last resort I'd think.

[AdminGuy]

You place something sm and sq under it. Like a driver bit on each side. Then drift shaft. No Problem.

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