I use a product called "Lock-ease graphited lock fluid" made by AGS and purchased at ACE Hardware. It comes in a dark blue container. I use it any time I have to deal with threads that might have been neglected or not loosened for a considerable length of time. I usually apply it a few hours before attempting to loosen the thread. Does it help? Beats me. But I'll probably continue to use it 'til I turn my last wrench....
Pat Moffat Tempe Arizona USA Stuff doesn't really have to work...you just have to believe that it works ----- Original Message ----- From: devon warner<mailto:crabulux@yahoo.com> To: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org<mailto:Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org> Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 2:28 PM Subject: [CR]removing never before removed pedals?
hi guys, i have a Sugino Mighty Tour crank set with Kyokuto quill pedals both bought new in january of 1981. i have NEVER ever removed those pedals (had them both continuously on a bike ever since, in rain or shine.) is it safe to take them off? i have been told if i do it will strip out the threads on my crank set since after all this time we can expect some sort of chemical welding between the steel and aluminum. no, i don't want to ruin the crank set, but i do want to move the pedals to another bike, if possible. Any advice about how i might safely do that?
devon warner in rainy san francisco, USA
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