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From: Rochester, NY
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The hack saw attempt was done at the wrong angle of cut. The slit needs to be about a 45* angle with the spindle. It needs to be deep enough (and not be stopped by the spindle, which being hardened steel will be VERY HARD to saw through) to be able to crack the remaining crank arm section with a wedge hammered into the slit.
I have a tie rod wedge and found it is not a perfect all the time result. I have never had a well done hack saw attempt fail. But all are a pain in the... Andy.
Last edited by Andrew R Stewart; 10-27-16 at 08:17 PM.
Reason: spelling