NotSoBigBen Posted September 8, 2009 Share Achtung all and sundry you's mettalurgical ekspets and all Little-Ben has been busy on that track frame he 'scored' a little while ago but has now found that the BB is well and truly 'stook'. I assume it has been in there since time 'im-memorial'. In fact the spots where the BB tool would normally fit are all wrecked. I know there has been much discussion about stuck seatposts and that trying to soak it with something hoping to release the 'freds' would have little effect .......... we drank the cokes while contemplating the options! Any ideas y'all ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted September 8, 2009 Share Aaah, so the Bottom Bracket is stuck, not Big Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Posted September 8, 2009 Share Vice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Posted September 8, 2009 Share Italian or British thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted September 8, 2009 Share @jules - but there's nothing to bite on the BB ... it's not an external type. @Free - 'normal' so I guess not Italian ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog_ Posted September 8, 2009 Share Turn it the other way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droo Posted September 8, 2009 Share Ask JB. If he can't get it out, it can't be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big H Posted September 8, 2009 Share Ben is it a cartridge type or the old type with loose ball bearings and cups. Make sure about the thread direction as mentioned above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted September 8, 2009 Share Oom H it is a 'cartridge' but a problem is also there's nothing left to 'bite' on. I will take some close up pics tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtrider Posted September 8, 2009 Share There is a way to get it out but I know you don't like power tools to much . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted September 8, 2009 Share There is a way to get it out but I know you don't like power tools to much . Does it involve a welder by any chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudsimus Posted September 8, 2009 Share Drill - Punch - Hammer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big H Posted September 8, 2009 Share Drill - Punch - Hammer. ...... just make sure about the thread direction....... you do NOT want to keep on tightening the BB!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYGA Posted September 8, 2009 Share Sheldon Brown usually has one or two destructive rescues on his website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Bornman Posted September 8, 2009 Share BBen, get it to me tomorrow and I'll sort it. PS - Which part would you like intact, the BB or the frame? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowtwitch Posted September 8, 2009 Share I assume it is the drive side cup that's stuckWeld (to the BB cup) on a long lever type bar and wind the frog! Or leave it in place and just use it as is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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