Re: [CR]Getting a crank arm off when the threads are gone

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Cinelli)

From: <Philcycles@aol.com>
Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2001 16:30:18 EST
Subject: Re: [CR]Getting a crank arm off when the threads are gone
To: Wornoutguy@aol.com, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


In a message dated 11/8/01 1:15:13 PM, Wornoutguy@aol.com writes:

<< Someone asked this question. I have used an automotive gear puller to get crank arms off. They are available at auto parts suppliers or Sears OTC makes a nice one for around $26.00 It works but usually the puller arms ding up the crank arm but the arm is no good once the threads are gone anyway. I guess you could reuse it if you wanted to. I can't think of any other way to pull it without the threads. >>

Stein makes a kit that cuts new, larger threads in the arm into which you then install a self extracting bolt. It's a shop tool and doesn't ruin the arm
Phil Brown
NoHo, Ca