Re: [CR] TA crank remover

(Example: Framebuilding)

Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 13:30:22 -0700
From: "verktyg" <verktyg@aol.com>
To: Todd Grantham <wtgrantham@comcast.net>, Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
References: <C3A9EFC4BF20417DA5BAB140A9BAF8F6@workhorse>
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Subject: Re: [CR] TA crank remover


It takes a special TA tool with 23mm threads. I bought mine for $7 or $12 bucks back in 1975!

Park Tool used to make a CCP-1 remover that was 22mm on one side and 23mm on the other. So did VAR.

All of these frequently show up on eBay.

TA http://tinyurl.com/2dsmquf

VAR #393 Double-Ended crank remover http://tinyurl.com/2cv7wos

Stronglight removers look similar but have 23.35mm (or thereabouts) threads http://tinyurl.com/25a4zmb

Only use a 23mm puller otherwise you're likely to strip the threads in the crank arms. Also use a stiff brush like a tooth brush and some solvent to clean the crud out of the crank arm threads before inserting the remover.

Chas. Colerich Oakland, CA USA

Todd Grantham wrote:
> Anybody know the proper tool to remove the TA cranks from an early 70s Grand Record? It definitely is not one I have in my arsenal.
> Thanks
> Todd Grantham
> Fort Wayne IN