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 2016-07-05 10:34 AM |
 261  |  Subject: hex socket bit stuck in crank arm[IMG]http://i67.tinypic.com/2i1coid.jpg[/IMG] So I removed this crank arm and installed a stages pm. I was able to remove crank arm and install the stages pm. The only issue is the hex socket bit is stuck in the remove crank arm. I did not cram it in there in order to install the crank arm but now it will not come out. any ideas? (IMG_0110.JPG) Attachments ---------------- IMG_0110.JPG (322KB - 6 downloads) |
| 2016-07-05 10:54 AM in reply to: TriTampa2 |
| 261 | Subject: RE: hex socket bit stuck in crank arm Forget it. A few gentle taps with a hammer got it out. |
| 2016-07-05 11:26 AM in reply to: TriTampa2 |
Expert 4621   Middle River, Maryland Silver member | Subject: RE: hex socket bit stuck in crank arm Originally posted by TriTampa2 Forget it. A few gentle taps with a hammer got it out. I was going to suggest a rubber mallet, but glad you got it free. |
| 2016-07-05 11:51 AM in reply to: jmhpsu93 |
| 261 | Subject: RE: hex socket bit stuck in crank arm Thanks. It didn't take much to get it loose. I accidentally used a hex socket bit one size too big and even though it fit and worked I guess once it was under strain it wedged itself in there. |
| 2016-07-06 11:42 AM in reply to: TriTampa2 |
Champion 7547 Albuquerque, New Mexico Bronze member | Subject: RE: hex socket bit stuck in crank arm Originally posted by TriTampa2 Thanks. It didn't take much to get it loose. I accidentally used a hex socket bit one size too big and even though it fit and worked I guess once it was under strain it wedged itself in there. The proper size socket applies force primarily to the face of the nut where one larger applies force primarily to the corners. Always good to make sure it's the right size including SAE/Metric before applying force. Stuck sockets and rounded corners often result. |
| 2016-07-06 1:25 PM in reply to: McFuzz |
Member 1748 Exton, PA | Subject: RE: hex socket bit stuck in crank arm Originally posted by McFuzz Originally posted by TriTampa2 Thanks. It didn't take much to get it loose. I accidentally used a hex socket bit one size too big and even though it fit and worked I guess once it was under strain it wedged itself in there. The proper size socket applies force primarily to the face of the nut where one larger applies force primarily to the corners. Always good to make sure it's the right size including SAE/Metric before applying force. Stuck sockets and rounded corners often result. yes^ All modern bikes(15years or more) use metric fasteners! Get some metric tools or buy a basic bike maintenance tool box. http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/SubCategory_10052_10551_400154... The $50 tool kit will have everything you need to tear your bike down and put it back together. |
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