Chainset removal - I'm a tool

jbwilliamz
Posts: 187
Found an old winter frame I wanted to build up...long story short, I messed up. Big time.
I tried removing the cranks (old Shimano 105 - English thread BB?) with the tool, but it looks like the domed end of the crank pulling tool wasn't on before I tightened it up -> http://www.wiggle.co.uk/bbb-btl-14-powe ... ller-tool/
When I everything was tightened, a ring from the crank puller has stuck inside the crank and I'm unable to get the cranks off...unfotunatley, a friend (also a tool) had a go when I went to check on the net. The same thing has happened on the other crank where there's a ring left in the crank from the tool.
So that's two crank pulling tools broken and two jammed cranks. Yay for me.
Is there anyway around this?
If so, I promise I'll stay away from bikes again and also release my friend from the garage.
Cheers
I tried removing the cranks (old Shimano 105 - English thread BB?) with the tool, but it looks like the domed end of the crank pulling tool wasn't on before I tightened it up -> http://www.wiggle.co.uk/bbb-btl-14-powe ... ller-tool/
When I everything was tightened, a ring from the crank puller has stuck inside the crank and I'm unable to get the cranks off...unfotunatley, a friend (also a tool) had a go when I went to check on the net. The same thing has happened on the other crank where there's a ring left in the crank from the tool.
So that's two crank pulling tools broken and two jammed cranks. Yay for me.
Is there anyway around this?
If so, I promise I'll stay away from bikes again and also release my friend from the garage.
Cheers
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I did something similar on a cheap hybrid a couple of years ago, used the wrong bit in the crank puller and ended up stripping the threads on the drive side. I ended up taking an angle grinder to the chainset but then again this was a chainset that could be replaced for £15-£20. Worth trying to get it off undamaged if it’s decent kit.
You could try a gear puller or a ball joint splitter (both can be had online for less than a tenner). Spray a load of WD40 or penetrating oil in there and leave over night before trying either.
Failing that your LBS might be able to help.0 -
Sounds about right.
I'm not overly fussed about the chainset...it's a triple and the rings have had a lot of wear. I'll more than likely take it to the LBS and let them have a crack on it.
Thanks fella!0