Re: [CR] D-A cover removal

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Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:58:50 +0200
From: "M-gineering" <info@m-gineering.nl>
Cc: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
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Subject: Re: [CR] D-A cover removal


Dmitry Yaitskov wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Wednesday, October 14, 2009, 12:18:17 PM, john strizek wrote:
>
>> Typically I would judiciously use an apprpriate sized easy-out or a
>> coping chisel. the care used is governed by the fragility of the
>> aluminum crank arm. Minor damage to the threads can be repaired by
>> chasing them with either a 22mmX1 bottoming tap, Bicycle Research
>> chaser, or modified crank puller for chasing the threads.
>
> Could you please tell us more about modifying a crank puller for
> chasing the threads? Thanks.
>

Make a few cuts at right angles to the threads with an anglegrinder to mimic a proper tap -- mvg

Marten Gerritsen
Kiel Windeweer
Netherlands