How do you remove a campy crank?
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- Unscrew the crank bolt with a 14mm hex key. The arm will not come off.
- Remove the washer.
- Pad the crank.
- Insert the extension plug.
- Install the CBP-3 bearing puller.
- Pull the crank off.
- Yank out the drive arm.
- Remove the crankarms as above.
How do you identify a Campagnolo crank?
Dating Campagnolo Parts Starting in 1973 the crank arms have a code consisting of a diamond (1970’s), circle (1980’s), square (late Super Record), with a number in the center denoting the last digit of the year of manufacture (some exceptions:11=1985, 22=1986, 33=1987 plus others).
How do you date a Campagnolo crank?
Starting in 1973 the crank arms have a code consisting of a diamond (1970’s) or circle (1980’s) with a number in the center denoting the last digit of the year of manufacture, and then in 1985-9 with square and number in the center: 11 = 1985, 21 = 1986, 31 = 1987, 41 = 1988, 51 = 1989 plus some other examples.
How do you date Campagnolo?
Dating Campagnolo Parts If you look at the lock nuts of a hub axle, the date code you’ll find will likely give you a good idea of the year. The date code will look like CAM 65 or CAM 59, indicating 1965 or 1959.
Is Campagnolo better?
Campagnolo is the fanciest of the groupset makers. That’s not to say its components functions better than any other brand of groupset, rather that it has a history and desirability that others can’t quite match.
Do you need a chain whip to remove cassette?
To remove the cassette, you must loosen the lockring. This requires a special splined tool, some of which can be specific to your brand of cassette. As the lockring unwinds in the same direction the freewheel spins, you need to use a chain whip (in this case a plier type is used) to counter the loosening motion.