Odd? Falcon Free Wheel removal
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Odd? Falcon Free Wheel removal
I've got this old 5 speed Falcon Freewheel I'm going to junk and just wanted to steal a couple DS spokes from it for the "spares" bin.
It's 12 splines-
My "Falcon" FW removal tool is way too large.
An Atom/Regina tool is just a bit too large
Does anybody know what they used, or did they just toss the whole wheel?
Having trouble posting a clear pic, but if you look under my name on Facebook, you can see them.
It's 12 splines-
My "Falcon" FW removal tool is way too large.
An Atom/Regina tool is just a bit too large
Does anybody know what they used, or did they just toss the whole wheel?
Having trouble posting a clear pic, but if you look under my name on Facebook, you can see them.
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You need the old Shimano pattern (boss) freewheel remover. Like the Atom it calls for removing the axle. If you can't find one at a decent price, I have a bunch of new ones and can give you a good deal.
For almost free you can make your own. Bring the wheel to the local hardware store, and look for a short bolt who's head can just jam into the freewheel's splines and drive it (thing of the freewheel as a 12 point socket). Either a hex or square head will work. If you can't get a perfect match, buy the nearest size larger, and grind it to fit. Then hold the bolt's shank in a vise, slip the wheel over it, and make like a bus driver turning left.
For almost free you can make your own. Bring the wheel to the local hardware store, and look for a short bolt who's head can just jam into the freewheel's splines and drive it (thing of the freewheel as a 12 point socket). Either a hex or square head will work. If you can't get a perfect match, buy the nearest size larger, and grind it to fit. Then hold the bolt's shank in a vise, slip the wheel over it, and make like a bus driver turning left.
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destructive removal? remove the cover on the freewheel with a pin spanner. it is a LH thread so turn it clockwise. toss all the bits and clamp whats left in a vice or pipe wrench and off it comes.
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I noticed the diameter seemed to be about 3/4 to 13/16".
That's the typical size for std. & HD 1/2" nuts.
That's got me thinking--
Maybe a "longer" 1/2" bolt with 2 nuts threaded on.
Drive the bolt head in and then use the "inner" of the 2 nuts to remove, hoping it jams tight against the outer nut and turns the bolt???
That's the typical size for std. & HD 1/2" nuts.
That's got me thinking--
Maybe a "longer" 1/2" bolt with 2 nuts threaded on.
Drive the bolt head in and then use the "inner" of the 2 nuts to remove, hoping it jams tight against the outer nut and turns the bolt???
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I noticed the diameter seemed to be about 3/4 to 13/16".
That's the typical size for std. & HD 1/2" nuts.
That's got me thinking--
Maybe a "longer" 1/2" bolt with 2 nuts threaded on.
Drive the bolt head in and then use the "inner" of the 2 nuts to remove, hoping it jams tight against the outer nut and turns the bolt???
That's the typical size for std. & HD 1/2" nuts.
That's got me thinking--
Maybe a "longer" 1/2" bolt with 2 nuts threaded on.
Drive the bolt head in and then use the "inner" of the 2 nuts to remove, hoping it jams tight against the outer nut and turns the bolt???
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Finally found a 3/4" head bolt.
Will need to do just a bit of light grinding.
It almost pounds in, but not quite.
Too late to mess with tonight. (too clean to get grinding dust/crud in my hair & down my neck)
Thanks for the hints
Will need to do just a bit of light grinding.
It almost pounds in, but not quite.
Too late to mess with tonight. (too clean to get grinding dust/crud in my hair & down my neck)
Thanks for the hints
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Sorry, couldn't resist.
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Don't have a bench grinder, so I was going to use the Dremel.
I decided to try Reptilezs' method and use the pipe wrench. (My bench vise isn't that great on small dia. rod)
It wouldn't go, but I don't have a tire on the rim to help get "traction" on the wheel. (Carpal Tunnel doesn't help trying to hold it)
I'll throw a tire on tomorrow and give it another shot. IF it doesn't go, I'll give up on it. After all, it's just to get a couple USED spokes (length I don't have) for the parts bin in case I need a spoke for the crappy CL bikes I flip.
Thanks-
I decided to try Reptilezs' method and use the pipe wrench. (My bench vise isn't that great on small dia. rod)
It wouldn't go, but I don't have a tire on the rim to help get "traction" on the wheel. (Carpal Tunnel doesn't help trying to hold it)
I'll throw a tire on tomorrow and give it another shot. IF it doesn't go, I'll give up on it. After all, it's just to get a couple USED spokes (length I don't have) for the parts bin in case I need a spoke for the crappy CL bikes I flip.
Thanks-
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If you don't want or need the freewheel, destructive removal as described by an earlier post is easy and effective.
Otherwise grind or file flats on the shank of the bolt so the vise has a decent purchase. Two small flats is all you need and once clamped the bolt won't spin.
Otherwise grind or file flats on the shank of the bolt so the vise has a decent purchase. Two small flats is all you need and once clamped the bolt won't spin.
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It's just a rusted up old 5 speed FW. I've already got 1 laying around (in better shape) that I probably won't need unless I toss it.
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Slapped a tire on the rim and used the pipe wrench to spin it off.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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I'm probably going to have to do the same thing. I have a splined Maillard Normandy Freewheel and the tool has been on backorder for a month now.
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Otherwise same method, larger bolt. (square head not acceptable)
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Looks like I have the tool-
Finally figured out how to post a picture.
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I'm interested as I have 3 to do. Let me know if you find it for sure, OK? It has to be 24 spline.
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