Originally Posted by
sailorbenjamin
I once did it with a big C-clamp and a 9/16 socket. Put the socket over the back of the cotter so it has a place to go, then put the clamp over the socket, the crank and the threaded end of the cotter and push it through.
That's a good idea. Might try that when I service my Raleigh soon (it needs it definitely). Although, I might put a piece of wood or something in between the threads and clamp.
-Gene-