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ak_powder_monkey
06-01-2004, 12:29 AM
so I've tried to pound it on with a rubber mallet, lock tight on the net ect. but my left crank keeps coming loose, everytime I ride what can I do? Help

CantDog
06-01-2004, 06:57 AM
take it to a shop.

mntlion
06-01-2004, 07:29 AM
make sure the crank arm hole is not stripped. If it is bring it to a shop and get a new one.

If that is not the problem listen to Cant Dog

ak_powder_monkey
06-01-2004, 04:50 PM
Yeah I don't have the $$$ to take it to a shop

Telenater
06-01-2004, 04:59 PM
Originally posted by ak_powder_monkey
Yeah I don't have the $$$ to take it to a shop

Then I hope you have the $$$ to replace it. as soon as the crankset to BB interface gets worn, you will be replacing both.

CantDog
06-01-2004, 05:56 PM
definately sounds like something is stripped. so you are going to be out a crank, or a bb, or both. thats what shops are for in the first place, watch them do the repair...then try it yourself.

mntlion
06-01-2004, 08:23 PM
watch them and watch what tools they use,

Then go buy
crank puller,
allen key set,
BB tool (s),
thread chaser for the BB threads,
and the refacing tool for the BB shell on the frame.
torque wrench to re install to the right tighness

Then go do it your self with all the money you saved.

;)

long day as a bike tech today !

BradyCU
06-01-2004, 08:30 PM
Speaking of long day as a bike tech...ever built a schwinn delux 7 crusier? Takes 3 hrs! and nothing fits right so zip ties and bending metal are a constant task at hand. He's going to be hurting atter the BB thread tap....what are those like $3-400 :)

skigay
06-08-2004, 12:45 AM
loss about 2000 lb and your crank will stop creaking or get a saint crank you fat peice of dog shit