For the most difficult stuck B.B.'s I have successfully used a dremel tool with a cutting disc(you will go through 5-10 discs). Cut two to four slots in the cup to reduce surface area. Then use a small, sharp chisel to knock out the pieces. If you are careful you won't damage the frame. This is not a task for the timid or faint of heart! Robert St.Cyr
>From: "Aldo Ross" <aldoross4@siscom.net>
>To: <TODDCIRELLI@aol.com>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
>Subject: Re: [CR]Stuck Bottom Bracket- Help
>Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 14:51:18 -0400
>
>Have you used any Kroil on it yet?
>
>Aldo Ross
>Middletown, Ohio
>
>----- Original Message ----- From: <TODDCIRELLI@aol.com>
>To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
>Sent: Saturday, July 08, 2006 2:34 PM
>Subject: [CR]Stuck Bottom Bracket- Help
>
>
>>Hello- this has probably been asked a thousand times, but how should I
>>proceed to free up a stuck Campy bottom bracket. I haven't done anything
>>but
>>remove the lock ring, which was also stuck. The non-drive cup looks really
>>seized, and the pin tool probably won't take the pressure required.
>>
>>***The rust was removed via razor blade and sand paper and the steel is
>>solid and beautiful. two steps forward, one step back.
>>
>>Thank you.
>>
>>Todd Cirelli
>>Mechanicsburg, PA