having trouble installing a star nut

chris_bass
chris_bass Posts: 4,913
edited June 2013 in Workshop
i've been trying to install a star nut, ive got the first half in but the top bit just isnt going into the top of the tube

i've put a small screw driver through the thread and i'm hitting this with a rubber hammer. i'm hitting it pretty hard but dont want to damage the forks.

any tips?
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  • thistle_
    thistle_ Posts: 7,218
    Screw an old bolt into the threaded bit and tap that with a metal hammer. Start gently and if it won't budge then try a bit harder.
  • doug5_10
    doug5_10 Posts: 465
    Bend the flange up a bit so it slides in a bit easier? I used the end of an old broom handle to bash my last one in.
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  • chris_bass
    chris_bass Posts: 4,913
    Managed to get it done only to discover I need to cut the steerer tube down a bit! Disaster!
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  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Knock the star nut down a bit then!
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • dennisn
    dennisn Posts: 10,601
    Chris Bass wrote:
    i'm hitting it pretty hard but dont want to damage the forks.

    any tips?

    Buy, beg, borrow, or steal the PROPER tool.
  • jgsi
    jgsi Posts: 5,062
    or quick trip to the bike shop who have the right bash tool and 30 seconds to spare.
  • binsted
    binsted Posts: 182
    Do a search on Google "star nut DIY tool"

    A lot of good advice to avoid a trip to LBS or buy an expensive tool to use once.

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