Hi,
Got an E1 handset and found out quickly the receiver came apart easily but the transmitter element retainer was stuck in place. After trying a vice, strap wrench and heat gun, I realized it wasn't coming apart easily. This tool came to mind. I'd seen them in the plumbing section of Home Depot but never needed one until now. $11.67 plus tax,
Marked and drill a 1/8" hold in each jaw, bolted in a 4-40 3/4" long machine screw, attached the retainer to the screw stubs, tightened the jaws down, put the strap wrench on the Bakelite spit cup (after heating) and applied pressure until it literally cracked loose. I though I broke something but it was just the dirt and whatever in the threads giving way. Separated without any problems after that. One of the machine screws bent a little but they are replaceable. The only thing needed to make one of these was a drill press, the only real tool I have in my dungeon. Drilling cast iron can be done with a little cutting oil and patience.
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