Hi, Thanks for the info, I was being lazy, I wanted to buy something rather than make it, I will make something tonight, Thanks for your help.

Another method is to install the key and get a large enough adjustable wrench to fit the shaft diameter, and when you turn the wrench against the key, the shaft will turn easily.

John

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"

I just had some keyways cut and was amazed at how simple it is. Most machine shops have broaching tools so it shouldnt be too hard. Also, if anyone has taken apart an Interceptor boat motor they have a spacer behind the crank pulley that is already the right size and has a slot for the keyway. I just ground some flat sides on it for a wrench. Could weld a socket to the end eaisly too. I think these spacers are usually just thrown away. Chuck in NH

Y's guys rule!
Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

I used a broaching tool with an arbor press.  Here’s a pic of a crank gear that I’m installing a new timing slot in.  Same methodology.

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

how did you cut the Y block slot?

Frank/Rebop

Bristol, In ( by Elkhart) 

The Y-Block crankshaft snout is roughly 0.0025” larger in diameter than the snout on the SBC which is essentially the same size.  I do use a the crankshaft tool that’s designed for the SBC for the Y but I had to lightly hone the inside of it and added a ¼” slot to accommodate the larger Y key.  After modifications, it still works on the scrub engines.  Here’s a pic.

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

I think the sbc has a smaller keyway.  Probably won't be hard to make one work.

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I just measured one of my cranks.  There is about 1 3/16 between the end of the crank and the beginning of the key.  The sbc socket may not be deep enough to engage the key.  I seem to remember trying an sbc socket on the crank while it was at my friends shop for balancing.  I don't think it worked.  I'm sure I  would have bought or borrowed one if it did.  Who here has an SBC crank socket?

Lawrenceville, GA

Sanman:

Small block chevvies have the same crank snout diameter as a Y Block, so the tool should fit.  I just use a short 9/16 fine thread bolt and a flat washer, but with that sometimes I can't back up, the bolt loosens.

John in Selma, IN

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"

Hi, does anybody make a crank socket for a degree wheel that fits the 292 Y-block or just a regular crank turning tool, nut or socket type.

Thanks