If it was purchased before splined axles were around or even before they were commonplace then it probably was the best tool for the job at the time.
You could try and remove some material from the inside of the tool but I reckon that'd be pretty hard going.
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If it was purchased before splined axles were around or even before they were commonplace then it probably was the best tool for the job at the time.
You could try and remove some material from the inside of the tool but I reckon that'd be pretty hard going.