Jerome & Elizabeth Moos wrote:
> When disassembing the Romic touring bike I was unable to remove the
> SunTour FW from the very nice Sunshine ProAm rear hub. I really want
> to use the original wheels, but want to change FW size.
>
> I tried the huge crescent wrench and even clamping the remover in a
> bench vice and turning the wheel.
Heating a steel freewheel on an aluminium hub isnt going to work as the aluminium espands three times as much as the steel part. Sticking it in the freezer is a better idea.
If a freewheel is really stuck do not use a wrench, but head for the large bench vise. Make sure the bench is bolted down securely, as the required torque is > 1 Gorilla (angry). If the wheel hasn't collapsed or the remover hasn't stripped and the freewheel is still stuck you haven't been trying.
-- mvg
Marten Gerritsen
Kiel Windeweer
Netherlands