Re: [CR] Tool application question

(Example: History:Norris Lockley)

Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:09:15 -0700
From: "Fred Rednor" <fred_rednor@yahoo.com>
To: Classic Rendevous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
In-Reply-To: <3.0.6.32.20090312084643.01619dc8@mailhost.oxford.net>
Subject: Re: [CR] Tool application question


> > When inserting it into a "standard" crank threading, it > > goes two turns and then locks up. The tool can be > > seen at the following: > > > > http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/hayesbikes/unidentified/101_0891.JPG.html > > Maybe it locks up because the thread looks damaged in the picture.

Exactly. You might start by using a brass wire brush to clean all the debris from the threads, and then use needle files to correct the damaged threading. BTW, enlarging the photo shows the part number to be 392.
       Good luck,
       Fred Rednor - Arlington, Virginia (USA)