Re: [CR]Removing a stuck left hand pedal in Williams chromed crank

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Cinelli)

Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 21:06:00 -0700 (PDT)
From: "dave martinez" <dmart84815@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Removing a stuck left hand pedal in Williams chromed crank
To: Paul Williams <castell5@sympatico.ca>
In-Reply-To: <010f01c8b955$adaeec60$0300a8c0@ourlaptop>
cc: CR List <ClassicRendezvous@bikelist.org>

Hello Paul,

I've had good luck using Kroil in conjunction with a hairdryer to loosen rusted and stubborn parts. Soak the part with Kroil- overnight is good. Then get moms hairdryer and heat the thing up until its too hot to touch. Put a wrench or visegrip (depends on where you are in your level of frustration) and remove. It may take afew attempts. I like the hairdryer because it produces enough heat to get the job done, but wont discolor or set your garage on fire.

Regards, David Martinez Fremont Ca US of A

Paul Williams <castell5@sympatico.ca> wrote: Any ideas for loosening a stuck rat-trap pedal froma left hand 1960s Williams chromed crank? Came that way! Want to use the cranks but the pedals are junk.

Paul B. Williams, BAH, MPhil, PhD
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
castell5@sympatico.ca