Maxx Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Hi, I want to open a try-all freewheel (108.9) to service it, but I don't know which way I must turn the lockring ? clockwise or anti-clockwise ? And is the lockring supposed to be hard to remove or is it not so tight ? Because I've tried in anti-clockwise direction but it don't want to come ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 They are spot welded into place if you look closely. As for the direction, I'm unsure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewG Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Hi, I want to open a try-all freewheel (108.9) to service it, but I don't know which way I must turn the lockring ? clockwise or anti-clockwise ? And is the lockring supposed to be hard to remove or is it not so tight ? Because I've tried in anti-clockwise direction but it don't want to come ... it is anti clockwise, but you have to use a lot of power to release it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxx Posted May 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Ok thanks I manage to open it. I was turning the good way (anti-clockwise) but there was loctite on the lockring so it was kind of difficult to open it with a screwdriver and hammer ... I cleaned everything (there was load of shit) and reassembled it (spent one hour and a half, it's tricky to assemble it !) without any grease or lube because I heard grease was bad for freewheel. I suppose grease is bad because it can prevent pawls to engage correctly in their seats ? What sort of lube can I use ? Is normal oil good for this ? If possible I want to keep as possible the current noise because it's louder than before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Bit of 3 in 1 oil, or gun oil, something nice and light. If you come in from a wet ride, flush it out with wd40, then re lube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 GT85/a light oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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