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elmo

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how do you get freewheel off
« on: November 29, 2006, 12:51 PM »
ok its a suntour freewheel,i have got the four prong tool but does not budge turning anti clockwise is that correct? is there anything i should be taking off the hub that is keeping it secure  :uglystupid2:

Offline sparky

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Re: how do you get freewheel off
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2006, 01:12 PM »
Yep, anti-clockwise and a little persistance. I sometimes use a block of wood and then lightly hammer the freewheel to break any seals.

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elmo

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Re: how do you get freewheel off
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2006, 02:05 PM »
little persistance faulty one is off now but had to hit it really hard.i am sure i used a screwdriver and hammer when i was a kid and they came off no probs,cheers for letting me know i was going the right way  :)

spicybob

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Re: how do you get freewheel off
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2006, 02:44 PM »
Used an air chisel at me mates garage :LolLolLolLol:

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Re: how do you get freewheel off
« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2006, 04:17 PM »
local bike shop should remove it for a quid, it would save damaging the wheel
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theRuler

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Re: how do you get freewheel off
« Reply #5 on: November 29, 2006, 05:38 PM »
its hard to get a freewheel of a hub that isnt laced into a rim
if it isnt, lace it up, roughly. or you will struggle and maul the hub

if it is laced into a wheel, get a tyre and tube on it, so you got some grip.

if the freewheel has been on for a long time, bolting the freewheel remover on helps.
if there is not enough axle to get the wheel nut on aswell as the tool, can you spin a bit through from the other side?

if the freewheel is expendable, get it in a vice, crush it a bit and just turn the wheel off it. the freewheel will be fubar afterwards

oh and while on the subject of freewheels, never ever ever ever spray wd40 in it. it will kill it in seconds. try it on a scrap one

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Re: how do you get freewheel off
« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2006, 05:39 PM »
Clamp the tool in a vice (or B&D workmate) and use the wheel as leverage  :daumenhoch:

elmo

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Re: how do you get freewheel off
« Reply #7 on: November 29, 2006, 10:17 PM »
i got it off with a hugh adjustable spanner on the tool and hammered it  :laugh: hub is fine,thanks for all the tips,

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