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Old 10-10-08, 07:11 AM
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Replacing the chain on a chain whip

How do you do that? A chain tool doesn't fit; so I can rip the broken chain out but can't press a new chain/pin back in. Help appreciated.
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if a chain tool doesn't fit then try a hammer and a punch to push the pin back in. what kind of chain tool are you using ? I have done this few times in life and the chain tool always work for me.
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It's the Dura-Ace Track Spanner/Whip. Not only is it too thick, but the shape just does not allow a chain tool to push a pin through. I just can't get an angle on it.

The Park Tool whip I have will have the same issue if the chain breaks. From the looks of the pin, the used a rivet tool or something.
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try nail if the punch does work, just cut of the point off it so you wouldn't get hurt by it.
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Originally Posted by steaktaco
It's the Dura-Ace Track Spanner/Whip. Not only is it too thick, but the shape just does not allow a chain tool to push a pin through. I just can't get an angle on it.

The Park Tool whip I have will have the same issue if the chain breaks. From the looks of the pin, the used a rivet tool or something.
All you need to do is push a pin out but not all the way out on one section of chain. Center it over where it's supposed to sit and whack it with a hammer.

Make sure the underside is properly supported. Most 1/8 chains have enough pin protruding from either side for this to work easily.
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Originally Posted by operator
All you need to do is push a pin out but not all the way out on one section of chain. Center it over where it's supposed to sit and whack it with a hammer.
I like that. Not sure if it'll go through the opposite plate, but I'll give it a whack.
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