Really sticky freewheel- what to do?
Hello all,
I'm fixing up an old touring bike and I have run into a problem. The freewheel is really sticky.
It is both hard to turn and would not come off the wheel. I put the wheel sideways and let oil soak into it for a week, which helped, but it's still bad. On the stand, if you pedal and then stop pedaling, the pedals keep turning. It takes a noticeable force to stop them.
Should I make another effort to get it off the wheel? It is a Shimano- made Schwinn Approved skip-tooth freewheel, and I think it's kind of cool, but I'm willing to replace it if that's the best solution.
Any other ideas?
Thanks!