Originally Posted by
MudPie
And make sure you remove the washer (if there is one) between the bolt and crank arm.
Years ago, I didn't look closely and left the washer in place. When I tried to remove the crankarm with the crank puller, I learned a valuable lesson that I will never forget.
Thanks again all. I bought the Park Tools CWP-7 but still can't seem to get the cranks off. Definitely no washer in there but as soon as tighten it down it just stops. I've tried holding the large part that screws into the threads and just turning the inner part that pushes against the BB to no avail - both sides. Any tips? I read someone say heat it up with a torch to loosen it up. Might invest in a 3-jaw puller as well. These things are not budging at all. Also pretty positive I'm using the correct (smaller) side for these square tapered cranks.