gregoryd3
Nov 23 2003, 09:29 PM
before I beat the Sh1t out of some old school profiles. can't get the spindle out of either arm. I even have the profile tool. Any tips.
Freakadilo
Nov 23 2003, 09:46 PM
If the cranks are in a frame:
1....Lay the frame securely so it is protected from whatever it is laying on.
2......cover the frame with some boards.
3.......cover the arm with something hard.
Take a REAL hammer and Beat the spindle out! (Make sure there are no washers in the tool)
Terrorabbleone
Nov 23 2003, 09:47 PM
Use the profile tool, and instead of hitting with a hammer, use a sledgehammer and no im not joking, i had to use one before, wd-40 ect ect didnt help at all, but the sledgehammer got the job done, just take your time and be careful.
Freakadilo
Nov 23 2003, 09:49 PM
Oh, and the cranks need to have open space under them to be able to drop out.
Time is required quite often on those cranks. I actually dinged a frame trying to install them before I figured out how that STUPID tool worked.
bmxryder507
Nov 23 2003, 11:38 PM
i hate how long they took till i learned how to use grease, now taking um off is a breaze
Whiskey
Nov 24 2003, 12:38 PM
You might want to try some good penetrating oil, it works wonders around WD-40. CRC penetrating oil is a really good one we use in our shop.
Whiskey
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