hey all -
i need some counsel.
i wrote last week about a front derailler problem (i smashed it into the
outer chainring by accident, bending the FD and the chainring).
I have my new chainrings, and am attempting to use my Park Tool CCP 22
crank puller to get the driveside crank off. i have
You removed the crank bolt first, right? And just to confirm, you have the tool
specifically for square taper cranks (it has a blue handle, not a black handle)?
Often if it's not budging for some reason, you run the risk of stripping the
dust cap threads if you apply that much force. If there ar
Did you make sure to remove the washer under the crank bolt? If that's still
there, the crank won't come off.
--Eric N
On May 21, 2012, at 11:27 AM, Zack wrote:
> hey all -
>
> i need some counsel.
>
> i wrote last week about a front derailler problem (i smashed it into the
> outer chainr
Sorry to ask obvious questions but did you thread the nut all the way into
your crank then screw the puller into that? I have found with older
removals you need to really bottom out that first part of the assembly to
get second part to give you the leverage you need. Also you will notice
puller ha
Zack, if it is not coming off with that kind of effort something is wrong.
As Eric said, make sure there is no washer between your crank and tool.
Review these instructions:
http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/crank-installation-and-removal-square-spindle-type
Good luck,
David G, Madison WI
On Mon, May 21, 2012 at 1:27 PM, Zack wrote:
> hey all -
>
> i need some counsel.
>
> i wrote last week about a front derailler problem (i smashed it into the
> outer chainring by accident, bending the FD and the chainring).
>
> I have my new chainrings, and am attempting to use my Park Tool CCP 2
I don't grease, I use chain lube. Very special chain lube.
Have found that it's crucial to do this operation only at sunrise while facing
east.
The helmet is optional contingent on your willingness to accept risk.
Good luck,
JimD
On May 21, 2012, at 1:21 PM, Scott Postlewait wrote:
> On May 21,
