Originally Posted by
soonerbills
I'm going to use Sheldon's Big Bolt method to try and pull the fixed cup out when I get home tonight I cleaned the inside of the braket and think I will be able to see the threads well enough to tell if they are left or right. I want to get it out before I take the frame to the PC shop
The cranks are UNIVERSAL brand if that means anything. The one that was loose had the cotter WAY in so either the cotter was replaced with a wrong size or it was ground down to much or damaged but It didn't look like it really. I really want to keep the bike OG,I kinda like the look and feel... I know I know!!! saving this set up is a total waste of time and I just need to upgrade. But how much to spend on a low end Hi Ten.......
Thanks all for the input
Good luck! Don't be afraid to use some heat if the going gets tough. A simple plumbing propane torch can make a huge difference especially since you don't care about the paint. Also, make sure your PC shop masks the BB threads well. You'll really be up a creek if you need to chase them out afterwards!
And if the fixed cup is really on the non-drive side that is almost certainly proof that you have French threads and the cup will be lefty-loosey (ie normal). I say almost certainly since anything's possible with old French parts
