Author Topic: 3pc crank problem pics now added (Read 553 times)

scott30 · « **on:** May 08, 2008, 10:40 PM »

hi all bought a diamond back near complete a few months ago and just got round to stripping it of parts and found out that the crank has been welded on both crank arms where there usally is a bolt holding it onto the spindle so was hopeing some off you guys could help me out with any tips for getting it of cheers all scott

lodge · « **Reply #1 on:** May 08, 2008, 10:43 PM »

Need to see pics to be honest, dont wanna tell you to hacksaw through the axle if no need to.

sonic-1 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 09, 2008, 02:14 AM »

well the bad news is yer goin to need a new crank

was the twunt who got busy with the welder thinkin

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attack the end with an angle grinder yer goin to lose the crank arm n the spindle n prob the chain ring unless yer grind that side off to

2020mad · « **Reply #3 on:** May 09, 2008, 02:38 AM »

shit thats proper butchered.

scott30 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 09, 2008, 08:43 AM »

thanks for the tips guys not bothered about the crank just want to get it off was thinking of replaceing it with a opc crank anyway theres a turner decal on the seat tube running down towards the cranks was wondering if any of you know if diamond back down this model or is it just been put on any info would be great thanks also got another db frame from the same person which is blue n rusty but they both look the same thinking of useing the coke n tin foil on it will this work on a painted frame cheers scott