Originally Posted by
XtraSpecialK
Thanks for the laughs and the advice.
I did buy the tool the Davidad recommended and it worked like a charm.
The pedals have been reassembled and installed on my cranks. The bike is almost back together and ready for a shake down ride.
Thanks again, much appreciated!
When you adjusted them did you have a small amount of drag that indicates bearing preload? That is very important for the life of the bearings.