need some crank help
02-11-06, 08:50 PM
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need some crank help
i have recently replaced a crank bearing in my schwinn, i replaced it becuase the old bearing got chewed up because i got sand in there. But now everytime i tighen up the crank so that the rod or w/e the pedals connect to doesnt have free play it spins fine but it somtimes has a little tention then goes fine, is this a hint of more grease or what?
02-12-06, 08:46 AM
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Tell us more about the rest of the bike. Are you checking the bearing preload with the chain disconnected?
02-12-06, 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Retro Grouch
Tell us more about the rest of the bike. Are you checking the bearing preload with the chain disconnected?
02-12-06, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt Gaunt
Check the bearings, not the cranks. This often happens when you've been rawming with the cranks.
