.......so I can replace the external BB. I just cannot get the interface at the splines to budge at all, an the cranks won't move a mm. I'm worried about forcing it too hard with a tool for leverage. Should I put on some anti-seize lube and wait a while? ADVICE??
this is a prime example of why e-type sucks and why howitzers are ten times better your best bet is too remove the bb cup on the side that the crank arm is still on.
You really need a crank puller/extractor. Your lbs will have one forsure. I think it can be done with leverage, but so much more easily done with the right tool.
this is a prime example of why e-type sucks and why howitzers are ten times better your best bet is too remove the bb cup on the side that the crank arm is still on.
yah great advice if either of the crank arms were off at all....I cannot get either side to budge.
You really need a crank puller/extractor. Your lbs will have one forsure. I think it can be done with leverage, but so much more easily done with the right tool.
Trevor
I have crank pullers for isis and for square tapers, but I wasn't aware that there was such a tool for these external types. I don't visualize how it would work, given that there isn't much for a puller to grab or get a grip against.
k... first of all do you have x-type?! if you do have x-type it has a built in crank puller... its really simple to take the crank off... rightey tightey lefty loosey....
k... first of all do you have x-type?! if you do have x-type it has a built in crank puller... its really simple to take the crank off... rightey tightey lefty loosey....
yah I just figured out why that outside cap moved as a separate piece, I thought it was intended as just a bolt guard for the face of the 8mm underneath. DUH..blonde moment. thanx.
Impact gun. It's the only reasonable way with Race Face. You might bend or snap a regular allen key, or bruise your hands trying. I've had a couple strip out the "self removing" cap and had to use a torch, the vise and large ugly tools. Those things are on there TIGHT.
thanks guys this also helped me out too the 4 step one worked wonders.
if the crazks are x-type this is how you get the cranks off. Here is what you need:
an 8mm and 10mm allen wrench..thats all.
step 1:
loosen off the 10mm cap not all the way(so about 2-3 threads are still in tact.
step 2:
loosen off the 8mm bolt on the inside until you back it right into the 10mm cap.
step 3:
tighten the 10mm cap. (it may not seem possible and may feel like you may strip something but you wont). tighten its all the way in, you should be able to see the cranks slowly making its way off the axel.
step 4:
repeat the steps 1-3 until you can pull the crank arm off (you usually have to do it about 3 times)
thanks guys this also helped me out too the 4 step one worked wonders.
if the crazks are x-type this is how you get the cranks off. Here is what you need:
an 8mm and 10mm allen wrench..thats all.
step 1:
loosen off the 10mm cap not all the way(so about 2-3 threads are still in tact.
step 2:
loosen off the 8mm bolt on the inside until you back it right into the 10mm cap.
step 3:
tighten the 10mm cap. (it may not seem possible and may feel like you may strip something but you wont). tighten its all the way in, you should be able to see the cranks slowly making its way off the axel.
step 4:
repeat the steps 1-3 until you can pull the crank arm off (you usually have to do it about 3 times)
and voila!
wrong forums but heres what i was talking about.
by doing that i stripped the crap out of the little shitty 10 mm bolt, what now