SD Fixed
11-19-03, 01:02 PM
On a quick look last night, I don't have a sockette that would fit my bianchi labeled crank: neither metric or standard would fit. Is there a specific tool?
Bicycle Mechanics - Bianchi crank removal.
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RegularGuy
11-19-03, 01:23 PM
The crank bolt on older cranks usually takes either a 14 or 15 mm wrench. Since it sits down inside the crankarm, thick sockets won't reach it. You may need apeanut butter wrench. (http://www.biketoolsetc.com/index.cgi?id=243411752440&d=single&c=Tools&sc=Crank&tc=Wrenches&item_id=CA-769)
Park makes a nice two-ended ratcheting model. (http://www.biketoolsetc.com/index.cgi?id=243411752440&d=single&c=Tools&sc=Crank&tc=Wrenches&item_id=PA-CCW4)
Park makes a nice two-ended ratcheting model. (http://www.biketoolsetc.com/index.cgi?id=243411752440&d=single&c=Tools&sc=Crank&tc=Wrenches&item_id=PA-CCW4)
Dave Stohler
11-19-03, 02:50 PM
Are you talking about removing the crank? If you are, then yes, you need a crank removal tool.
superchivo
11-19-03, 02:58 PM
Willie,
I fine that deep sockets (similar to spark plug sockets) work well with crank bolt removal. They are also handy with crank pullers (AKA Crank Removal Tools).
Be careful using the crank puller. I'v had the threads pullout of older aluminum cranks. You can usually avoid that by putting a little chain lube around the crank bolts and making sure the crank puller is screwed as far into the crank socket as it will go.
I fine that deep sockets (similar to spark plug sockets) work well with crank bolt removal. They are also handy with crank pullers (AKA Crank Removal Tools).
Be careful using the crank puller. I'v had the threads pullout of older aluminum cranks. You can usually avoid that by putting a little chain lube around the crank bolts and making sure the crank puller is screwed as far into the crank socket as it will go.
SD Fixed
11-19-03, 03:15 PM
Willie,
I fine that deep sockets (similar to spark plug sockets) work well with crank bolt removal. They are also handy with crank pullers (AKA Crank Removal Tools).
I tried, it's tooo big for the crank hole.
Be careful using the crank puller. I'v had the threads pullout of older aluminum cranks. You can usually avoid that by putting a little chain lube around the crank bolts and making sure the crank puller is screwed as far into the crank socket as it will go.
Better idea than the 5lb sledge I used on my Nishiki last time!!
Of course, that crank came off faster than Ulrich went down in the rain.
Of course, it then hit the side of my wife's car too.
And it has a slight bend in it.
:D The joys!
I fine that deep sockets (similar to spark plug sockets) work well with crank bolt removal. They are also handy with crank pullers (AKA Crank Removal Tools).
I tried, it's tooo big for the crank hole.
Be careful using the crank puller. I'v had the threads pullout of older aluminum cranks. You can usually avoid that by putting a little chain lube around the crank bolts and making sure the crank puller is screwed as far into the crank socket as it will go.
Better idea than the 5lb sledge I used on my Nishiki last time!!
Of course, that crank came off faster than Ulrich went down in the rain.
Of course, it then hit the side of my wife's car too.
And it has a slight bend in it.
:D The joys!