Pedals seized with mid-drive

Nixtoo

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My bike has been stuck at my holiday home through lock down. I got it out at the weekend to find the pedals stuck. It’s a Marin Stinson with a GSM mid drive conversion. I’m going to try and remove everything today. Is there anything specific I should look for? The motor is fine and turns the Chain with the throttle, just the pedals that won’t budge! Thanks
 

sjpt

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Just to clarify, do you mean the pedals won't rotate about their axis on the crank, or the crank won't rotate.
 

Nixtoo

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Just to clarify, do you mean the pedals won't rotate about their axis on the crank, or the crank won't rotate.
Sorry I should have been more specific, the crank won’t rotate, the pedals themselves will rotate. Thanks
 

Nixtoo

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What type of tool would I need to undo this nut? There are 4 little indentations.37517
 

Woosh

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you may have to make your own.
Jim @ woosh cuts a steel tube with a hacksaw to make two prongs.
Alternatively, use a pair of thin long nose pliers.