Headset cup removal

dirkpitt74
dirkpitt74 Posts: 518
edited March 2015 in MTB workshop & tech
Guys,
Trying to remove the headset cups on my lads frame so I can get it to the powdercoaters.
I've got the correct size removal tool and a big rubber mallet.

Had a go last night and couldn't get either of the cups to budge.

Am I missing something? Have removed all bearings and seals etc. but seem to be stuck fast.

Is it just a case of man-up and whack it harder?
Is it worth me spraying WD40/GT85 between the frame & cup to see if that helps?

Thanks
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Chris

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  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Some penetrating fluid can't harm. Make sure you're hitting it while the frame is against something that won't move so the whacks actually do something. Other than that, hit it harder.
  • Herdwick
    Herdwick Posts: 523
    head cups don't need that much to come out, make sure you hit the cup and not the inside of the frame, and get a hard plastick hamer or a metal one, rubber mallets tend to absorb too much impact and don't work very good on this kind of situations
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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Bigger hammer. Man sized whack.
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    DirkPitt74 wrote:
    Guys,
    Trying to remove the headset cups on my lads frame so I can get it to the powdercoaters.
    I've got the correct size removal tool and a big rubber mallet.

    Had a go last night and couldn't get either of the cups to budge.

    Am I missing something? Have removed all bearings and seals etc. but seem to be stuck fast.

    Is it just a case of man-up and whack it harder?
    Is it worth me spraying WD40/GT85 between the frame & cup to see if that helps?

    Thanks
    why would you use a rubber mallet? the tool does not need protecting.

    no need to spary anything.

    this is of cause presuming that the frame actually has removable cups.
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  • dirkpitt74
    dirkpitt74 Posts: 518
    Will give it a go with a bigger hammer.

    I'm pretty sure they're removable - can't see anything obvious keeping them in.
    _______________
    Chris

    Current FS: 2017 Nukeproof Mega 275
    Current HT: 2017 Nukeproof Scout 275
    Kids Carrera Blast Refurb/Upgrade
    My Blog - Midlife MTB Mutterings

    Previous FS: 2014 Nukeproof Mega TR 26'er
  • dirkpitt74
    dirkpitt74 Posts: 518
    Sorted!

    Amazing what a big hammer and some brave pills will do lol.
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    Chris

    Current FS: 2017 Nukeproof Mega 275
    Current HT: 2017 Nukeproof Scout 275
    Kids Carrera Blast Refurb/Upgrade
    My Blog - Midlife MTB Mutterings

    Previous FS: 2014 Nukeproof Mega TR 26'er
  • Herdwick
    Herdwick Posts: 523
    Glad you made it!!! 8)
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    If in doubt, always use a bigger hammer.....
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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