Vigilant damper handle stub - how does it come off?

[oldvigilant]

How does the damper handle stub come off?
Is it threaded, or does the hex screw hold it in on a ridge?
Mine will not come off and I wonder if I should just get as much lubricant as I can in there and hit it, or if I need to screw it off.
Thanks in advance for any wisdom.

https://www.stove-parts-unlimited.com/vermont-castings-steel-damper-handle-stub-p/5004265.htm

 

[fbelec]

welcome to the forum. it should be just the hex screw that is holding it on the shaft. try heating the handle only with a torch, that will expand the handle then pull with pliers and tap it at the same time

 

[oldvigilant]

welcome to the forum. it should be just the hex screw that is holding it on the shaft. try heating the handle only with a torch, that will expand the handle then pull with pliers and tap it at the same time

Thank you.
That and a little Aerokroil did the trick.

 

[fbelec]

glad to hear it