Which side of the BB is reverse threaded, and how to get it out?

DLo · 10-09-2003, 12:05 PM

Which side is reverse threaded again? I forget. And, if it's stuck in there really hard, are there any tips for loosening it up?

Quasi · 10-09-2003, 12:22 PM

Drive side is reverse threaded. It should still come out with a lil extra torque.

Mike

Raacerx · 10-09-2003, 01:25 PM

pipe extension. with my old chumba, that fawker was stuck so well in there we had to have someone jump up and down on a 4 foot pipe that slipped over the wrench. finally came off after about 5 minutes of jumping. Managed to take some threads with it too.

DLo · 10-09-2003, 03:23 PM

I think my friend tried the pipe extension but it didn't work. I remember on my old diamondback, we ended up puttin the BB tool in a vise and then pushin the frame against it and spinning it. Came out that way - idea for future reference.

Thanks.. I'll let him know.

Quasi · 10-09-2003, 04:39 PM

damn, if a breaker bar didn't work thats pretty insane. If you have a 2 or 3 ton jack, get the bar off of that and slap it over the wrench. That should break it, also helps if you have someone holding the bike down.

wddung · 10-09-2003, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Drive side is reverse threaded. It should still come out with a lil extra torque.

For clarification... Drive side cup threads out clockwise.

BB Installation Technique

BSA (English) Bottom Bracket
R side: counterclockwise
L side: clockwise

Italian Bottom Bracket
R side: clockwise
L side: clockwise