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Old 06-26-23 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by KCT1986
For the V1 Octalink (most Road and M95? versions) the dime doesn't work. It's too large to fit through the splines on the alloy crank interface.

Not sure if it works on the V2 Octalink (BB-ES??? versions), commonly found on MTB cranks.
i was just stating a possible option... creating your own "plug" is the concept.. a dime is indeed too large, by about 1.2mm

the CCP-44 "plug" is right at 16.68mm dia,, for the record.

i'll keep using the correct tool for the job, and rely on patience to hopefully avoid ruining parts.
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