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[Closed] Removing ISIS cranks/bottom bracket when crank puller thread stripped

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Hi,

I have a bit of a problem - I want to bin these cheap ISIS cranks that came with my Genesis IO but using a crank puller on the drive side stripped the thread. I got the non-drive side crank off though. Can I disassemble the bottom bracket like this? What tool would I need for the 8-notched ring on each side?

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Cheers,
Andy


 
Posted : 10/09/2011 3:33 am
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You'd need one of [url= http://www.parktool.com/product/bottom-bracket-tool-BBT-18 ]these [/url]tools to remove the ISIS BB.

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However, unless you can get the drive-side crank off, there's no way of getting the BB out.

For further advice I defer to other, more betterer members of the forum......


 
Posted : 10/09/2011 4:00 am
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You may be lucky, if you find a C-spanner for an old style BB lockring you should be able to loosen the collar, but getting the remaining cup out may not be so easy.A 2 or 3 legged puller, and some ingenuity in getting it to fit/work, may be your next hope.


 
Posted : 10/09/2011 7:00 am
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whats wrong with using crank bolt extractor caps?


 
Posted : 10/09/2011 7:04 am
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on and on - Member

whats wrong with using crank bolt extractor caps?


His thread is stripped.

Thwack the crank arm wit hammer whilst using a big lever? Failing that cut the crank arm off.


 
Posted : 10/09/2011 7:11 am
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I'm assuming the chain-set is going in the scrap bin?
Method 1:
Get some heat on it! A long punch and batter it off from the non drive side.
Method 2:
Heat! Get the chain ring off and use a 2/3 legged puller. These are cheap enough:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/13pc-HARMONIC-PULLER-SET-bearing-hub-flywheel-gear-/180685525788?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2a11b2531c

That one will give you the option of 2 or 3 legs.
Marko


 
Posted : 10/09/2011 7:17 am
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you misunderstood.

why wasn't an extractor cap used initially ,as opposed to a crank puller.
the thread would need to be pretty darn ****ed to not be useful in getting the arm off.


 
Posted : 10/09/2011 7:18 am
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I had exactly the same thing happen to my IO cranks. I used a three legged puller and lots of heat. If not cut/chisel it off.


 
Posted : 10/09/2011 7:31 am
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Take the bolts and and ride around the block. Put loads of pressure through it though


 
Posted : 10/09/2011 7:50 am
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Many thanks for all your suggestions!

Since I don't have the 8-notch tool yet, I think I'll buy this [url= http://www.alpinebikes.com/shop/pedros/8-notch-bb-wrench/?utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=organic ]one[/url], just incase I can use it without removing the stuck crank first. If not, I'll try heat/battering it off/legged puller method!

Cheers,
Andy


 
Posted : 10/09/2011 6:09 pm
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Bear in mind that ISIS isn't Shimano, and there quite a few lockring types out there, so they may not fit.


 
Posted : 10/09/2011 6:16 pm
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angle grind the crank off and use the right cup remover simples


 
Posted : 10/09/2011 6:23 pm
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Hammer and screwdriver on one of the notches if you don't mind damaging the BB. Don't forget drive side has a left hand thread


 
Posted : 10/09/2011 6:47 pm
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I did the same thing a while ago, a mate had a gear puller very much like [url= http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BEARING-BUSH-GEAR-PULLER-SET-INTERNAL-EXTERNAL-PULLERS-/190573777164?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2c5f15110c#ht_5012wt_905 ]these[/url] that got the crank off very nicely (it was a little gouged up but I don't suppose you care at this point?)


 
Posted : 10/09/2011 7:01 pm