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Need help with Featherstone crank
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Archie Sturmer
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
Looks like binding should occur, unless one side (right?) of the crank is disconnected.
Is there any other access to disassemble the 2-3 piece crank, prior to removing it; (e.g., 4 screws?).
1) first remove crank;
2) then remove cups.
We see a left side cup, but not the left side nut that binds; (hex nut; square nut; male threads; female threads).
The 3 late-add pictures show some clues.
Because Westfield acquired Featherstone (ABC, et al), perhaps disassembly might be similar but different from early Westfield 2-3 piece cranks.
What might be the purpose of the previously hidden holes; (and why were they hidden?).
Is there any other access to disassemble the 2-3 piece crank, prior to removing it; (e.g., 4 screws?).
1) first remove crank;
2) then remove cups.
We see a left side cup, but not the left side nut that binds; (hex nut; square nut; male threads; female threads).
The 3 late-add pictures show some clues.
Because Westfield acquired Featherstone (ABC, et al), perhaps disassembly might be similar but different from early Westfield 2-3 piece cranks.
What might be the purpose of the previously hidden holes; (and why were they hidden?).
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There is no exposed nut to release the crank arm. There are (were) 2 bolts that clamped the bearing nuts in place and that allowed the left bering nut to be released. I can thred it in and out about 1/8 in in either direction before the bearings seem to "crush" and feel tight. (Last 2 photos.) I was wondering if the two screw access holes were to allow a rod or screw driver to be inserted and "lock " the crank some how?
GTs58
I'm the Wiz, and nobody beats me!
There was a thread here with that type of crank. In that hold there is a retainer that's push down and the crank will unsrew or separate. No idea where that tread was posted.
Maybe this one?
thecabe.com
Maybe this one?
Dissecting an 1899 Iver Johnson Crankset | General Discussion About Old Bicycles
There are a couple CABErs inquiring about crank arms for an 1899 Iver Johnson, so here's a thread on what they look like. As well as pictures showing dis-assembly and so on. I will post more pics as I take the arms further apart. Questions are welcome, if you have any. I'm sitting here...
thecabe.com
That is what I was expecting to find when taking off the left bearing race, but the Iverson has a bolt that connects the two halves. I don't have anything that seems to keep the two haves together.There was a thread here with that type of crank. In that hold there is a retainer that's push down and the crank will unsrew or separate. No idea where that tread was posted.
Maybe this one?
Dissecting an 1899 Iver Johnson Crankset | General Discussion About Old Bicycles
There are a couple CABErs inquiring about crank arms for an 1899 Iver Johnson, so here's a thread on what they look like. As well as pictures showing dis-assembly and so on. I will post more pics as I take the arms further apart. Questions are welcome, if you have any. I'm sitting here...
Im going to wait afew days to see of any CABErs can come up with a solution. Im wondering if I took it to the maximum distance to the left (which draws the right side in and "binds it up") and gave it a couple of swift wacks with a 2lb hammer it might free up. 124 year old grease might make for a solid glue?
Andrew Gorman
Cruisin' on my Bluebird
Get a good flashlight and look down those holes as you rotate the crank to see if there are any matching somethings. If you dig through period cycling magazines there is probably an articl on the new, improved Featherstone crank. Also, ask over at Thewheelmen.org. I think someone had a Featherstone there 5 or more years ago. Or maybe it was here?
GTs58
I'm the Wiz, and nobody beats me!
I have to assume those two holes are there to insert a tool to catch/hold the crank coupling while you unscrew the crank arms.
thecabe.com
thecabe.com
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I'm stumped on how to remove these cranks. The lock nut is smaller than the crank arm, so it won't pass. What am I missing?
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I'm having a bit of trouble trying to pull these tandem cranksets for cleaning/regreasing. Anybody with experience with these Fauber-lookin cranksets care to chime in? Details so far: For rear set I have gotten a lockring out on the non-drive side but the bearing race that threads into...
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Craig Allen
Finally riding a big boys bike
The Wheelmen library has a copy of the Featherstone 1898 and 1899 catalogs.
