[eman]

I need some help removing my crank arms. They are square taper, and haven't been taken off for 4 years.
I took off the bolt at the end of the crank, so the only thing holding on the crank arm is the taper fit. What can I use to pry it off without hurting the crank arm or taper?
Please dont say something like, a crank arm puller, I just want a way I can do it without going out and buying a tool.
And I have checked out parktool.com for instructions.
Thanks

 

[Speedub.Nate]

If you're not buying a crank arm extractor, I assume you're not interested in a gear wheel puller, either. You could also hit up your LBS for a self-extracting crank bolt and cap set, but that will cost as much as the tool, so should we nix that idea?

About the best thing I can suggest is go crank up a steep hill with the bolts removed, or slightly backed out. But you do realize that's a recipe for rounding out the tapers, right?

 

[eman]

I will see if one of my friends has a tool. I guess there is no safe way to take it off without a tool from what your saying.

 

[FredNZ]

It is pretty easy to do if you have an angle grinder.

I will see if one of my friends has a tool. I guess there is no safe way to take it off without a tool from what your saying.

 

[javajunkie80]

The $18 tool is a lot cheaper than a $40 bb. I have used a block of wood and a hammer before in an emergency but if you are not careful you can bend the spindle. Go with the Park CP-1 and if you have a cartridge bb you will also need a Park BB-1 to remove it also. If you ride when it is wet out it is a good idea to remove your bb and wipe it off reapply grease. On steel bikes this will prevent the bb shell from rusting.

Death to the pumpkins!!!!
http://67.29.153.214:30908/Pumpkin throw.mov

 

[jkish]

Angle Grinder

My cheap cranks were on so tight that a crank puller and regular automotive bearing puller didn't work. I had to go with the grinder.

 

[bulC]

yeah

I will see if one of my friends has a tool. I guess there is no safe way to take it off without a tool from what your saying.

Yup that's pretty much what he's saying.