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  • plastic BB cups self-destructing as I try to get it out
  • timber
    Full Member

    Frame I have dug out the back of the shed for road build up has a plastic cupped BB I am trying to remove.

    The proper tool was just mashing the spline things (old 6 dimple campag type), went on to try;
    pipe grips – not enough hold
    drift and hammer – mess
    chain whip – almost, then shredded

    waiting to get to work again to use vice and the big molegrips, but think this is just going to lead to more shredded plastic

    so, ideas?

    MtbCol
    Free Member

    Melt them out?
    I take it you’re going to replace the bottom bracket anyway…

    timber
    Full Member

    did think melt, but the only thing to hand is blowtorch or welder which seems overkill to the frame

    maybe cut off flanges/ends somehow and hammer the cartridge through

    the bb is going, rattly old tat

    nigew
    Free Member

    Have you got the old BB out?
    If you have what about an old screwdriver from the opposite side and lightly tap it to break it up?

    EDIT Just reread you original post, both sides have a plastic cup?

    timber
    Full Member

    both sides have plasic cups, it’s just like a regular cartridge, but with plastic cups

    it’s in the boot of the car until I go into work next week now

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