Author Topic: HELP!! - BB and Spindle (Read 615 times)

Cotty · « **on:** July 14, 2007, 10:07 PM »

Need some help folks. any suggestions on how to get a spindle of my BB that is well and truly wedged??

Not gone for the big old belt with a hammer yet!!

Cheers
Cotty

darkersomeday · « **Reply #1 on:** July 14, 2007, 11:33 PM »

what cranks are they?

Cotty · « **Reply #2 on:** July 15, 2007, 12:07 AM »

new twin pinch redlines.

MartyC · « **Reply #3 on:** July 15, 2007, 12:10 AM »

The spindle is wedged in the bearings? Pour hot/boiling water on the bearings and gently tap the spindle with a wooden or rubber mallet to remove. The water will cause the bearing race to expand slightly

Cotty · « **Reply #4 on:** July 15, 2007, 12:13 AM »

Nice one!!

I'll give it a whirl in the morning!

cheers

bof · « **Reply #5 on:** July 15, 2007, 08:24 AM »

Just drift the spindle out with a rubber mallet, it can feel like it wont go. But a bit of gentle persuasion is all that is needed

Are you building a new bike then Cotty.

Cotty · « **Reply #6 on:** July 15, 2007, 09:12 AM »

cheers Bof.

No not got the frame for a new one yet, just changing the bearings on my black bike.

There's three of us going down to Preston about 10 this morning if you fancy a do mate?