Removing Lock Ring
09-13-16, 09:47 AM
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Removing Lock Ring
If I can't find a spanner wrench is it safe to tap and hammer a lock ring? Barring an obvious label how do I determine threading direction? Thanks!
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09-13-16, 09:49 AM
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Not sure what you mean by "tap", but I wouldn't hesitate to use a brass punch and a small hammer to remove that lock ring. You should be able to find the starter thread, and determine the proper direction based on it's direction.
09-13-16, 10:04 AM
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Counterclockwise.
Always on non-drive side.
VAR lock ring pliers is my favorite tool for the job.
Always on non-drive side.
VAR lock ring pliers is my favorite tool for the job.
09-13-16, 10:12 AM
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09-13-16, 11:15 AM
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Certainly French threaded.
Don't damage the lock ring. French ones are becoming hard to find. So are 60's Motobecanes.
Don't damage the lock ring. French ones are becoming hard to find. So are 60's Motobecanes.
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09-13-16, 11:24 AM
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09-13-16, 11:31 AM
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Agreed with the above posters. If you actually own the bike and aren't flipping it, there's no reason not to have a hook spanner, as it won't be the last time you use it.
09-13-16, 12:58 PM
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I hate hook spanners!
09-13-16, 01:23 PM
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09-13-16, 01:53 PM
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Nice one reynolds. Now I know what to do with that old set with most of the teeth worn off.
VERY old name- Water pump pliers. I dont think you could use these pliers on a water pump since 1923.
Current "popular" name- Channel locks. Named used from the company that made good ones.
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VERY old name- Water pump pliers. I dont think you could use these pliers on a water pump since 1923.
Current "popular" name- Channel locks. Named used from the company that made good ones.
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09-15-16, 01:42 PM
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Come to think of it, I've never used any kind of pliers when changing out a water pump...
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09-15-16, 03:22 PM
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Multi grips here in the shaky isles (NZ), great hack by the way I also dislike hook spanners. Had never heard of the term 'channel lock' until my american cycling wingman pointed out the brand name on my good pair.
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The generic term for channel locks I've seen a lot is "groove joint pliers"
