Originally Posted by
RCMoeur
Seizing sucks, but I don't think the Maeda engineers factored that into the pulley bolt design.
Easy, I guess to simply conclude that, for instance, Campagnolo designed their products with a. long lifespan, and thus rebuilding, in mind. And that could possibly be quite wrong. But I've never had this trouble before.
Originally Posted by
RCMoeur
Long ago on my 8-9-10 Y wrench I ground down the socket faces to improve engagement on bolts of this type, so that could help.
I've had my trusty 8-9-10 since about 1976, a trusted old friend -- I think I'll grind something else first.
Originally Posted by
dedhed
Sacrifice a cheap socket and cut the end off so it engages. Or dremel a slot and use a screwdriver
I'll report back on whether modifying a socket works. I cannot imagine a screwdriver slot oil. enable enough grip when the 9mm wrench wouldn't.
Originally Posted by
Mr. 66
I don’t know if you tried. I would remove the lower pulley and rotate the cage plate counter clockwise. That usually works on those.
Oh, yeah, tried that early on. No success.
