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I used to read all those posts about Regina freewheels being a pita to remove and thought yeah yeah. But they are. You need it to be in the wheel or it’s a whole lot worse. The wheel gives you a lot of leverage.
I bought a Var 2 prong Regina tool and chewed it up removing one. You use a skewer to hold it in the notches of the freewheel and then a big spanner or a bench vice and turn the wheel to release it. Then undo the skewer and continue.
I’m sure penetrating oil would help - I got my can of Plus Gas yesterday, been having fun with it already!
The last one I did, I can’t remember if the notches were knackered when I got it or if I knackered them ... but you can take off the sprockets, take off the face plate (a pita in itself) and clamp the internals of the body to get purchase. By the time you’ve knackered the notches you’ve already lost!
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Anyone have any ideas about Regina FW tools?
Seller seems really helpful, I’d rather not buy a FW still attached to a hub although he’ll post whole wheel.
Also what are the tips for getting them off when seized?
Penetrating oil, heat, the usual.
I’m guessing a correctly fitting tool is pretty important.