Stuck old freewheel block

Posted on Tue 1st, February 2011

• #1

Christophe_Cassette

Hi there,

I bought a 2nd hand wheel set off ebay, as it had a high flange campag hubs. Back wheel has an old freewheel block on which needed changing, so i am trying to take off by punching out the top and removing the cogs (I don't have the remover tool).

So now I'm down to just the inner housing of the freewheel block which i've tried to get off with grips (and a load of WD-40) but just can't get it to shift.

You're supposed to put it in a vice and turn the wheel anti-clockwise, i don't have a vice so perhaps that would get the extra leverage that would be required to get it to move.

Anyway... i was wondering if anyone had any experience with this or new any good mechanics in London that i would be able to help me?? Don't want to ruin the hub.

Thanks,
Chris
• #2

a_person

there's the tool library here
someone local should be able to help
• #3

Adscan

Where in London are you? Most good bike shops with a workshop would be able to remove this for you.
• #4

scherrit

Must have a vice, nothing else will do.

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