Stuck 1inch Headset Washer?

Posted on Thu 28th, September 2023

• #1

Benzo
Hey All,

Typical story of my life. Had a few hours off work and decided to finally service the headset on my pub/beater. I've neglected it for over 20 years so not sure why now was the moment i'd choose to sort it.

Taking it apart and there is washer that appears to be quite stuck on (see picture). Not seen anything like this on a threaded headset before but looks like it has a bit of a grip area on so assume it should just turn off?

Seems really stuck and doesn't seem to twist or lift off.

Any ideas or tips to get this off or just it just need more force and a bit of lubrication?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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• #2

littleK in reply to @Benzo

Is that not screwed on ?
• #3

TooTallTim

If it's what I think you're talking about, it's the preload ring. Just unscrew it*

*May not be possible after 20years of rust
• #4

Benzo

Cheers @littleK and @TooTallTim think I cried for help too soon just needed some Plus gas and some welly to remove in the end.

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