Originally Posted by
JohnDThompson
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Yes, that will work, if you're careful. Don't try to knock it off in one blow; work slowly around the circumference of the race so it comes off straight, instead of going crooked and cracking.
A dedicated crown race remover is quicker, but not really cost-effective for a one-off job.
I’ve used a large adjustable wrench to remove crown races. Adjust so it sits on the front and back of the crown race and tap gently, that way you’re pushing on both sides and it comes off straight. An appropriately sized piece of PVC pipe (cut square) can work as a setting tool to tap it back on.