a fairground life

Today got off to a good start-it was dry! Then things got even better because the coupling arrived for the miami. I met the Hydraulic engineer just before 11am. Using a trolley jack we removed the pump assembly. We removed the bellhousing to get to the old coupling. Using a set of pulley draws we tried to draw it off, but it was too tight so I split it with the 9" grinder. Even with it split we still had to use the pulley draws to remove it and it was tight right to the end. Before we re assembled it we put a hole in the bellhousing so we could see in to align the couplings. Everything went back together reasonably well and a little after 2:30 pm we were back in operation. At least with the inspection hole cut I will be able to see any wear in the future, but I imagine this coupling will last a good 10 years as it is heavier than the last one. A simple nut and bolt job that required a trolley jack, electric drill, set of pulley draws, 2 hammers, 2 extension bars, 4 ring keys, assorted hex keys, a stool, various blocks of wood (packing), a chisel, a torch, an extension leed,can of WD40,emery paper,14" chop saw(to cut hex key to size) and a 9" grinder. Amazing the tools you use when you do a simple job.