How do I remove the BB cup?
02-03-15 | 11:28 AM
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How do I remove the BB cup?
I'm replacing the cottered BB in an old, low-end Bridgestone frame from the 70's with a square taper BB. Not sure how to get out the DS BB cup. I'm a bit confused with all the different terminology and standards, so it's been difficult searching and figuring out which method to use, or if I need special tools. Thanks in advance for your help!
02-03-15 | 12:04 PM
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if that one is threaded and has left handed threads, then...
i made and used Sheldon's DIY tool to good effect. Tool Tips--Bottom Bracket Cups
i made and used Sheldon's DIY tool to good effect. Tool Tips--Bottom Bracket Cups
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02-03-15 | 12:30 PM
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Those 2 holes are for a pin wrench. to use the holes you may have to make that tool yourself.
the truck wheel bolt sized Tool may be made up of parts found in an Auto parts store . get the bolt long enough to be wider than the BB shell .
Then it can be flipped either way ..
the truck wheel bolt sized Tool may be made up of parts found in an Auto parts store . get the bolt long enough to be wider than the BB shell .
Then it can be flipped either way ..
02-03-15 | 03:38 PM
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there is always the Sheldon Brown bolt tool method it works well (oops just noted this was already posted.....it is that good 
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Tool Tips--Bottom Bracket Cups
)Tool Tips--Bottom Bracket Cups
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02-03-15 | 03:46 PM
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Try either of those.
Spanner Wrench Pins | MSCDirect.com
Try either of those.
02-03-15 | 05:57 PM
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I'm replacing the cottered BB in an old, low-end Bridgestone frame from the 70's with a square taper BB. Not sure how to get out the DS BB cup. I'm a bit confused with all the different terminology and standards, so it's been difficult searching and figuring out which method to use, or if I need special tools. Thanks in advance for your help!
02-03-15 | 07:41 PM
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