17-09-2020, 04:53 PM
When I fitted my new Phoenix crank I removed the old one as per Woodrow but did it with a small butane gas blow lamp moving it around the area until it was warm. Not really that hot. It then came out easily using the brass drift method as outlined in Woodrow. With care it is not as dangerous as Woodrow makes out. When they come out watch out for a possible shim fitted between the two bearings (not always fitted) but was the practice used by some mechanics years ago, I believe it was to put pre load onto the bearings.
John Mason.
John Mason.
Would you believe it "Her who must be obeyed" refers to my Ruby as the toy.