New Life for Old Bikes service cottered three piece crank

In this video I show you how to remove a three piece cottered crank/bottom brackett on a 1970's vintage bicycle. When I encounter a problem, I show how to get around it. This particular bicycle will be repainted soon. When I disassemble for paint I will be drilling out the stuck cotter and installing a new one.

[@ericbothur6718]

I worked at a bike shop for 6 years . Miss working on those old bikes

[@NewLifeforOldBikes]

That must have been fun. I would have spent most of my paycheck there.

[@ericbothur6718]

@@NewLifeforOldBikes Bought lots of tools and a few bikes over those years.. employee discount was nice !

[@thinkpadBentnoseTheBlind]

Great job.

[@NewLifeforOldBikes]

Thank you. The plan is to either beat or drill out the stuck cotter when I repaint the bike. If it requires me to drill it out I will make a video showing the process. At this point I decided it might help for viewers to know there is a work around.

[@nancy-lynnargue1419]

You made that look easy

[@NewLifeforOldBikes]

Thank you. I try to break down a big project into smaller projects so it doesn't feel overwhelming. . I can check one more item off my list.

[@PaulWhitcomb-ty6md]

I just put in some new cotters, but although I was able to thread the nut on both, the cotter pins are still sticking up at the non-threaded end more than I see on other bikes. Should I file them down a bit?

[@NewLifeforOldBikes]

The cotters I installed on my Raleigh are that way. I wouldn't worry about it unless you find them catching on your pants legs.

[@freebird1ification]

i thought you were going to show me how to measure that pin better

[@NewLifeforOldBikes]

Would you like me to do a short video to show you how?

[@freebird1ification]

i think i got it figured out theres like 5 different ones on ebay lol@@NewLifeforOldBikes