N Roach Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Hey, Just got this second hand frame, the bottom headset cub is in the headtube soo tight! Also the Bottom Bracket is very very tight (I am turning the rigth way, for sure) Does anyone know of some little tricks which will get these loose? Many Thanks Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Quigley Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 For the bb I use a large washer and a crank bolt to make sure the tool doesn't skip, then get a rather large pole as leverage (last time I used a Belaey Frame) For the headset, surely a headset removal tool will work. or if you dont want to keep the cup, a heavy weight screwdriver and mallet are good. (make sure you work around the cup and not just hitting it in the same spot) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshW Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Last resort on the bb is to heat it up with a blowtorch for a bit. If that doesnt work then, god knows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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