Cross threaded left crank arm
07-14-14, 09:39 PM
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Cross threaded left crank arm
I just bought a used Pinarello bike that's in great shape. The only issue is that when I went to put the left peddle on, I can see that it has been cross threaded so my left peddle won't go on. I think the person I bought it from should have to pay for it but I'm trying to make it easy for him because I'm a nice guy like that.
I'm looking for just the left crank arm, but I can't seem to find one anywhere close or cheap. The crank set is an FC-R563/FC-R565. In my searching I'm finding that it might be cheaper just to buy a whole new crank like the FC-5750. All this is Greek to me so I'm hoping someone knowledgeable can guide me. Would buying the FC-5750 crank mean I need to change out my back wheel cogs as well or is it a strait replacement? Should I stick with my search for for a FC-R653 and where would I go to find one?
Any help will be much appreciated.
I'm looking for just the left crank arm, but I can't seem to find one anywhere close or cheap. The crank set is an FC-R563/FC-R565. In my searching I'm finding that it might be cheaper just to buy a whole new crank like the FC-5750. All this is Greek to me so I'm hoping someone knowledgeable can guide me. Would buying the FC-5750 crank mean I need to change out my back wheel cogs as well or is it a strait replacement? Should I stick with my search for for a FC-R653 and where would I go to find one?
Any help will be much appreciated.
07-14-14, 10:07 PM
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I just bought a used Pinarello bike that's in great shape. The only issue is that when I went to put the left peddle on, I can see that it has been cross threaded so my left peddle won't go on. I think the person I bought it from should have to pay for it but I'm trying to make it easy for him because I'm a nice guy like that.
I'm looking for just the left crank arm, but I can't seem to find one anywhere close or cheap. The crank set is an FC-R563/FC-R565. In my searching I'm finding that it might be cheaper just to buy a whole new crank like the FC-5750. All this is Greek to me so I'm hoping someone knowledgeable can guide me. Would buying the FC-5750 crank mean I need to change out my back wheel cogs as well or is it a strait replacement? Should I stick with my search for for a FC-R653 and where would I go to find one?
Any help will be much appreciated.
I'm looking for just the left crank arm, but I can't seem to find one anywhere close or cheap. The crank set is an FC-R563/FC-R565. In my searching I'm finding that it might be cheaper just to buy a whole new crank like the FC-5750. All this is Greek to me so I'm hoping someone knowledgeable can guide me. Would buying the FC-5750 crank mean I need to change out my back wheel cogs as well or is it a strait replacement? Should I stick with my search for for a FC-R653 and where would I go to find one?
Any help will be much appreciated.
07-14-14, 10:57 PM
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Thanks for your input fstshrk. I'm going to look into that since I'm going to be buying one anyway. Can you tell me why it would be better? Better metal or something?
07-14-14, 11:07 PM
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Maybe the thread can be chased (restored). Ask a bike mechanic before replacing the crankset.
07-15-14, 12:22 AM
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can we assume you tightening the left pedal anti-clockwise
07-15-14, 04:43 AM
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Park Tool Co. » ParkTool Blog » Pedal Bushing Repair Kit Procedure
Call around to LBS and maybe it can be repaired
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Call around to LBS and maybe it can be repaired
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07-15-14, 06:10 AM
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First, have someone else verify there's a problem.
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07-15-14, 06:36 AM
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It's possible that only the first few threads of the crank arm are damaged and the fix may be easier than you think. Try threading the pedal into the opposite side of the crank arm. If it will start from the back, there's a chance that doing this alone will clean up the damaged threads. If the pedal thread isn't long enough to reach the outer portion of the threads in the arm, you may need to find someone with the appropriate tap to clean them up. Either way, unless someone fully threaded a pedal into the arm with the threads crossed, you likely don't need a new crank arm.
07-15-14, 08:41 AM
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Yep, I made the mistake of not understanding the difference in the left and right pedal threads. I thought my mistake was terminal, but a quick stop in the LBS proved otherwise. They chased the threads back to normal and it cost me barely anything compared to replacing the crank arm.
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07-16-14, 11:59 PM
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Hey, thank you all for the good advice. Whet I ended up doing is using an old peddle and screwed it in from the inside all the way out and that was enough to fix all the threads. I followed what joejack951 just posted and now I have a functioning peddle. 
I really appreciate the help here!
I really appreciate the help here!
07-17-14, 07:37 AM
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Excellent outcome!
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