Removing cranks

[spandex]

Arr good old crank splitting I love that part of the job.

 

[Night Train]

I had a new crankset, new BB bearing and new crank extractor tool. Took the plastic bolt covers off ... No (or hardly any) sound thread to see in there. Gave it a try ... the extractor bolt simply pushed itself back out.

I used to have a crank extractor and gave up with it due to the same exeriences as you've had.
I use a big gear/pulley puller I normally use for removing pulleys and bearings from large electric motors.

 

[mickle]

When time is of the essence (and threads are 'bare'), one has to show who's in charge

One must be prepared to be firm (very firm), and brook no nonsense

Need a job Colin? We have an position available for a pro crank masher-offer.

 

[Yorkshireman]

Need a job Colin? We have an position available for a pro crank masher-offer.

Well that sort of 'work' can be very 'therapeutic' (as a change from being careful/considerate regarding parts etc), but I reckon that once in a 10 year period is enough for me ...