silentsparky
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As title, I've removed the pinch nut but what's next????
How do you remove Williams cranks?
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Fairyglass
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If it doesn't come out, PlusGas is your friend. Failing that, heat works but risky with chrome and paintwork, and I've also drilled one out, but it took a long time. Fingers crossed your cotter pin is happy to come out!
Hammering is much more effective if you support the crank underneath using a bit of pipe (like an old seatpost) - one end of the pipe over the protruding cotter pin and the other end onto a hard surface. It's easier if you get someone to hold the bike for you.
If you don't support the crank, the energy from the hammer is getting absorbed by the frame/wheels. Also, hammering without support can mash up the bottom bracket bearings!
Don't tap it either. Whack it as hard as you can. If you tap it, you'll bend the cotter pin rather than popping it out.
If you don't support the crank, the energy from the hammer is getting absorbed by the frame/wheels. Also, hammering without support can mash up the bottom bracket bearings!
Don't tap it either. Whack it as hard as you can. If you tap it, you'll bend the cotter pin rather than popping it out.
silentsparky
Dirt Disciple
Thanks for all of the advise, soaked it in some GT85 and have made some progress with a hammer:
Can't seem to get it out any further, so am leaving it to soak some more...
Can't seem to get it out any further, so am leaving it to soak some more...
