Re: [CR] Seized LH cup: How to?

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Campagnolo)

From: "paccoastcycles" <paccoastcycles@sbcglobal.net>
To: "kim klakow" <Akimbo71@gmx.net>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <733566.90319.qm@web50503.mail.re2.yahoo.com> <20100620162714.39610@gmx.net>
Date: Sun, 20 Jun 2010 10:02:07 -0700
Subject: Re: [CR] Seized LH cup: How to?


Kim,

If you can get the fixed cup out, there is a tool that is basically a big bolt and nut, though they are cylindrical with wrench flats on them so they're easier to use. The idea is that the two parts are screwed together with the tightening direction going in the direction you need to turn the cup. When they are hell for tight, turning the tool will naturally tighten and at the same time it will turn the cup. That is, when the gripping force of the tool is greater than the hold between the frame and cup.

If that doesn't work for you, after removing the rest of the BB, you could take it to a welder and have a lever welded to the cup. The heat of a TIG or MIG would possibly help in breaking the bond between the two pieces and hopefully not burn the paint.

I hope that's helpful.

Chuck Hoefer Pacific Coast Cycles Oceanside, Calif

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