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Put the fork in with a stem on it so you can preload the bearings. Now use a drill with an allen bit in the preload bolt to spin the fork until all that crud is broken up.
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If it's notchy most probably the races are damaged, no amount of cleaning will fix that.
If the cups are external and same size top and bottom it's 1/8.
Take everything out and carefully clean it and regrease it or install a fresh one if you have the means
Kimmo
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@lynx
Ok, how do I identify the headset of a Kona dew, with out removing it? It is not an integrated headset, suspect that it is an aheadset traditional external cup 1/8th headset. As aheadset is written on the bottom cup.
The headset is notchy, I've taken the forks off and the ball bearings are caged and full of very dried grease that mannol brake cleaner and wet wipes are not helpful remove. So I can't clean the the headset races or the caged ball bearings, and regrease so I can make the the bike at least useable what should I use?