removing a keyless chuck on a drill

[tie_one_on]

I have a Black & Decker 3/8" drill with a keyless chuck. I need to replace the chuck.I removed the little left hand thread screw from down in the chuck. How does the chuck come off? Thanks.

 

[one more cast]

Re: removing a keyless chuck on a drill

Insert the short end of a hex (Allen) wrench into the chuck and tighten the chuck. Now rap the handle of the hex wrench with with a sharp quick blow of a hammer to loosen the chuck.

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: removing a keyless chuck on a drill

Ditto on the hex key method...

 

[tie_one_on]

Re: removing a keyless chuck on a drill

I'm having a problem getting the chuck to tighten down. If I do get it to tighten does it come off clockwise or counter clockwise? Thanks.

 

[one more cast]

Re: removing a keyless chuck on a drill

Use the biggest hex key that will fit in the chuck and it should be counter clockwise.

 

[tie_one_on]

Re: removing a keyless chuck on a drill

Thanks OMC, I'll try it.

 

[tie_one_on]

Re: removing a keyless chuck on a drill

Got it off. Since my chuck was frozen in the open position, I took my cut-off blade in my 4 1/4" angle grinder, cut the top half of the chuck off. Saw there was a T-40 torks bit hole in the chuck, used my inpact in counter clockwise mode and backed it off. <br />So I imagine the "proper" way to remove or install theses chucks is to use a long T-40 torks bit in an impact. <br />Just thought I'd post this incase anyone else has a similiar problem.<br />Thanks for you help guys.