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I recently bought a pair of these cranks, and it was my first 48 spline set of cranks. I was aware you needed grease to put the cranks on, but not aware of how much. To say it simple, I didn't use enough grease, got the cranks on (took quite a while) forgot a spacer, now I can't get them off. Does anybody have any suggestions on how I can get them off? Thanks.
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They dont come with a tool?
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Put a ratchet extension or something similar in the crank arm, resting against the spindle and hit it with a hammer until the crank arm falls off.
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Xxohioanxx wrote:Put a ratchet extension or something similar in the crank arm, resting against the spindle and hit it with a hammer until the ...more
This. You're gonna really really need to whack it and repetatively. have it put up against something like a wooden wall. with your frame resting on the wall so you get a nice sturdy surface for the bike to not move.
ANd the cranks only come with an installer tool, i couldn't get them off with it.
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pull out the blowtorch and loosen em up
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The Horror Contact wrote:They dont come with a tool?
It'd be pretty hard to fit you in the box.
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Xxohioanxx wrote:Put a ratchet extension or something similar in the crank arm, resting against the spindle and hit it with a hammer until the ...more
this also
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The Horror Contact wrote:They dont come with a tool?
Xxohioanxx wrote:It'd be pretty hard to fit you in the box.
Really, that's the best you can do?
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Xxohioanxx wrote:Put a ratchet extension or something similar in the crank arm, resting against the spindle and hit it with a hammer until the ...more
I've been trying this and using the tool for a good 20 minutes straight, so far no progress. Is there anything else you know? Must be like 0 grease just about
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Try a rubber mallet on the inside of the crank arm. Or try the other crank arm.
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Fuck rubber mallets, they absord half the force you put through them. best of with a proper hammer/mallet and a piece of wood.
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They are a great tool so you don't damage your parts. The wood absorbs some shock, HOWEVER I have dented parts in the past with that method.
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