Originally Posted by
Inpd
Sorry, I should have been more explicit.
I stripped out the d*@# threads after using my b#@#@# crank extractors! Now when I screw in the crank extractors I turn the inner screw on them and the crank extractor just pops out.
You need a "
pickle fork". Put the fork between the crank and bottom bracket and hit the top of the fork with a hammer. It's wedged shaped and will force the crank arm off. Much easier than a hacksaw and cheaper than a gear puller. I've used one a couple of times at my local co-op and it works quite well.