DuraAce 7400 cranks

[cycles gitane]

I have a DuraAce 7400 crankset on a frame, but I do not have a twin pin tool
to remove the dust caps. Any suggestions?
See below for the crank set.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/allenhopper/7298312874/

thanks
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[familyguy]

No BB pin spanner at your place?

You could try bracing the cranks (vise, padding) and use a blunt nail and a hammer to unscrew it. I wouldn't count on keeping them mint unless you use a proper tool, though.

Jim

[rkelsen]

Are they really in that tightly? How about a needle nose/circlip plier? Bent coathanger even?

[cycles gitane]

Thanks for the suggestions.
Unable to locate the BB pin spanner, which I think would would be bigger than the holes.
Borrowed circlip pliers with small ends from a mate.
The caps were in tight.

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