Merc KG-9 removing the mag

[hirschlt37]

Trying to carefully disassemble my KG9..removed all the top gears, but the mag won’t drop out of the aluminum top housing….what holds it in…rust? I could pound on it…and break something :(…any suggestions??

[PM T2]

I can send you a bunch more pictures I took when removing the magneto out of my KG9, but these might tell you everything you need to know.

I took every bolt off the magneto body, probably didn’t need to, but I effing did it anyway. But basically, once the top gear is off, the drive-key removed, and the sleeve that fits underneath the gear is taken off, the magneto shaft should be able to be pushed out of the bearing. Shaft is a snug fit in the bearing, but you can tap it out, just need to be careful and not whale on the thing like you’re chopping down a Sequoia

Hope this helps

Best,
PM T2

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[dave-bernard]

IF you tap on it use wood so you don’t flare the shaft.

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