Freeing a Stuck headset
01-28-06 | 04:09 PM
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Sturmey Archer Hub
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Freeing a Stuck headset
Hi, working on an early 60s Schwinn Hornet. The headset is held not by a large nut, but by a metal ring with a rough, gripper-type surface. It won't take a wrench because it's round. Anyone have any experience with freeing such headsets up so they can be adjusted?
01-28-06 | 04:46 PM
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From: Mentor, OH and Fall River, MA
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Does it have vertical holes around the top? If so, you can remove it with a pin spanner. Otherwise, I'd try a small strap wrench, similar to the ones used on oil filters. You can get them at your hardware store or LBS.
01-31-06 | 09:43 AM
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You can always use a set of channel locks, wrapping tape around the locknut first.
01-31-06 | 01:35 PM
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I use a goofy Craftsman tool called a 'RoboGrip" for this. https://www.robogrip.com/products01.html
