Cannot remove masterlink/powerlink
ach45
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I snapped my chain and used a masterlink which I found in the depths of my toolbox to repair it. Now I can't get the dratted thing off. It's not the SRAM type of powerlink which I am familiar with, instead it has a plate with two pins and one with no pins and a long, oblong shaped hole. It "snapped" into place when I connected it.
Any ideas on how I remove this link or do I have to break it to get it off?
Many thanks!
Any ideas on how I remove this link or do I have to break it to get it off?
Many thanks!
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bend the chain towards the plate with out the pins. this releases the pins from that plate and it can be removed. clean the connector so you can see that you are looking at the correct side."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0 -
Thanks for your reply Nicklouse. I've been bending it and trying to pressthe two sides together to release the pins but it just won't budge. It's not dirty and the link is brand new so I've got a pretty clear view of what I',m doing - it just doesn't seem to move. How much pressure should I be applying? I feel like I'll permanently deform the chain if I press any harder?0
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Park make a tol specifically to do this - the "master link plier". I've only had to resort to it once!
Two pairs of needle nose pliers might do the same job - one to gently squeeze the sideplates inwards and one to get in between the sideplates and squeeze the pins towards each other.
As with so man things, an overnight dousing in GT40 or plusgas could do wonders.0 -
robbarker wrote:Park make a tol specifically to do this - the "master link plier". I've only had to resort to it once!
Two pairs of needle nose pliers might do the same job - one to gently squeeze the sideplates inwards and one to get in between the sideplates and squeeze the pins towards each other.
As with so man things, an overnight dousing in GT40 or plusgas could do wonders."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0 -
I really must read posts properly before replying :-)0