Originally Posted by
jim p
I am thinking that a new chain will fix the problem. I am also going to look for some chain L oil. Where might I find this oil? Would something like STP oil treatment work as chain lube?
You can find it here:
http://www.chain-l.com
Originally Posted by
jim p
So I would like some advise on how to straighten the ring. I want to be lazy and just grab it and the crank with some vice grips and squeeze it back into alignment. But before I do this I would like your opinions on if this will work without breaking the spider arms off the crank.
You can use an adjustable wrench like this:
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y9sYeduiCG...jimlangley.jpg
I would just insert the wrench 1/2" down over the ring. Start first where the ring has arms going down towards the spiders, get those spots aligned. Then do the span in between.