[Paul Copioli]

Not to sound like a broken record, but do not cut away the pinion if you want to keep the motor. You may be successful a few times and not damage the motor, but this method is not necessary and has a high probability of trashing the motor. There are several methods in this thread that will work time and time again, but the pinion cutting method is just not one of them.

I have pulled off many pinions (both old drill, new drill, and FP) without any failures using the methods I describe above.

Of coarse, you may do what you want; but don't say I didn't warn you.

-Paul