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GTs58
I'm the Wiz, and nobody beats me!
I wouldn't waste my time with a tool, been thru that many times with those old two slot freewheels. If memory serves me, a #8 easy out is the only tool that will work. Cody @Schwinn499 can verify size or maybe assist somehow. All my tools were stolen and I have not replaced my easy out set. I did have to cut the end off a little so it wouldn't hit the dust cover on the hub.
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schwinnbikebobb
I live for the CABE
GT is right. It's an exercise in frustration and damage to use a freewheel tool. GT also correct that #8 is the size. I also cut the end off. I seem to recall this is in the Schwinn service manuals.
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Xlobsterman
Cruisin' on my Bluebird
schwinnbikebobb
I live for the CABE
Using that tool will just peel the slots open. I tried one. Maybe it was ok when things were new and came apart easy. I will try and find the Schwinn Service Manual page about using the easy out.
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Xlobsterman
Cruisin' on my Bluebird
Not if you use an axel nut to keep the tool in place while breaking it free!
Another useful tip is to file the slots on the freewheel so they are square and the tool will work as intended.
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GTs58
I'm the Wiz, and nobody beats me!
Yes, even using the axle and nut to hold the tool in place. There are 4 of us here that mess with these old two slot freewheels and when you're dealing with one that has been chemically fused to a hub for 61 years they just don't unscrew with the tool that's forcing all the pressure on the (2) small minute pressure points of that thin somewhat soft brass/bronze lip. It PEELS the damn lip right off! So us freaking hacks do it the way it's explained in the Schwinn repair manual with an easy out. In 1963-4 they finally got the bright idea to put splines in the freewheels for removal. A new fangled easy out tool was then designed and used to remove the freewheel.
kostnerave
Finally riding a big boys bike
Wow! This has been a source of frustration for me everytime I run into an old Atom two slot freewheel. I agree that even with the correct tool, locked down with an axle nut, using a nice vise on a freewheel I've soaked with PB Blaster, it's still a roll of the dice whether the darn thing is going to come off before the slots peel back, ruining the freewheel. Thank you GTs58 for an alternative solution to a problem. I'd really like to see the Schwinn service manual page, if someone has it. I want to thank schwinnbikebobb for the picture of the tool I'm going to buy tomorrow!
maybe the info is here?
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Schwinn Service Manual Volume 1 & 2 | Bicycle Restoration Tips
http://thecabe.com/forum/threads/schwinn-service-manual-volume-1.81415/ http://thecabe.com/forum/threads/schwinn-service-manual-volume-2.81579/
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GTs58
I'm the Wiz, and nobody beats me!
Here you go!
I'm really surprised that hack X-Schwinn mechanic is calling us a hack. Well, not really surprised knowing his background.
@kostnerave
Wow! This has been a source of frustration for me everytime I run into an old Atom two slot freewheel. I agree that even with the correct tool, locked down with an axle nut, using a nice vise on a freewheel I've soaked with PB Blaster, it's still a roll of the dice whether the darn thing is going to come off before the slots peel back, ruining the freewheel. Thank you GTs58 for an alternative solution to a problem. I'd really like to see the Schwinn service manual page, if someone has it. I want to thank schwinnbikebobb for the picture of the tool I'm going to buy tomorrow!
I'm really surprised that hack X-Schwinn mechanic is calling us a hack. Well, not really surprised knowing his background.
@kostnerave
Wow! This has been a source of frustration for me everytime I run into an old Atom two slot freewheel. I agree that even with the correct tool, locked down with an axle nut, using a nice vise on a freewheel I've soaked with PB Blaster, it's still a roll of the dice whether the darn thing is going to come off before the slots peel back, ruining the freewheel. Thank you GTs58 for an alternative solution to a problem. I'd really like to see the Schwinn service manual page, if someone has it. I want to thank schwinnbikebobb for the picture of the tool I'm going to buy tomorrow!
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