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Today I got a package in the mail and I was like kid at christ. It was none other than one of Cletus' home made bike tools! A bottom bracket pin spanner.
I having previously taken the head off a circlip pliars, the pin spanner was a god send, it had no resistance removing the 30/40 year old part. The side was not looking pretty but all parts are intact so I decided to try and reuse the original BB. If it doesn't hold up I'll buy a sealed unit... I do love old things though.
Once apart I removed the chunky, gritty grease, used some brake cleaner and then 400/600 grit wet and dry with WD40 to clean the spindle and cups. I used a small copper brush to gently remove corrosion from the ball bearings and cages, cleaned again and let sit in WD40 again before reassembling with Molybdenum Disulfide grease. This is used for CV and universal joints on cars because it's long lasting, has a high melting point and over time builds a chemical layer on metal that helps to protect and improve bearing efficiency... I have a big tub of it laying around.
All back together bar the lock ring as I was called in for dinner, it feels a hell of a lot better now than before it was apart. It may last, it may not but I'm glad to have at least tried to save an old part.
Next I've to order my headset bearing and look at building these wheel. Fun!
Pics as always.
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Today I got a package in the mail and I was like kid at christ. It was none other than one of Cletus' home made bike tools! A bottom bracket pin spanner.
I having previously taken the head off a circlip pliars, the pin spanner was a god send, it had no resistance removing the 30/40 year old part. The side was not looking pretty but all parts are intact so I decided to try and reuse the original BB. If it doesn't hold up I'll buy a sealed unit... I do love old things though.
Once apart I removed the chunky, gritty grease, used some brake cleaner and then 400/600 grit wet and dry with WD40 to clean the spindle and cups. I used a small copper brush to gently remove corrosion from the ball bearings and cages, cleaned again and let sit in WD40 again before reassembling with Molybdenum Disulfide grease. This is used for CV and universal joints on cars because it's long lasting, has a high melting point and over time builds a chemical layer on metal that helps to protect and improve bearing efficiency... I have a big tub of it laying around.
All back together bar the lock ring as I was called in for dinner, it feels a hell of a lot better now than before it was apart. It may last, it may not but I'm glad to have at least tried to save an old part.
Next I've to order my headset bearing and look at building these wheel. Fun!
Pics as always.
great work.
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This was no fun to buy, a cheap part that's in available in Ireland so I had to double the price with shipping.
Ah well, one step closer. I must tap the cranks this weekend if I get a minute. House renovations are taking up much of my time lately... The hardwood floor and garden are looking great but the bike is eh, still a project. :pac:
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Well, it's been a few months but I did say this would be a long term project (in-between my house, car and becoming a dad).
I finally got around to fitted the headset on Sunday night. Short of a press, I used a threaded bar, 3 nuts and two pieces of timber and it worked wonderfully... But I did have to use my rubber mallet once.
I'm going to pick up a tap set this weekend and salvage the cranks, find a nice set of bars and then tackle the wheels. I'm not saying when, but it's on the cards.
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Hey hey, it's been a while.
It is starting to look like a bike again, new head set, new bottom bracket bearings, front wheel is decent but the rear wheel isn't coming together so will probably try and pick one up, I'd love to have this ridable this summer, even if not perfect.
Rear stays are on odd/old size. Anyone got a single speed or fixed gear wheel in good shape with a 125mm hub?
Will also try and salvage the crank arms this weekend. Anyone know the threat pattern for a 90's Shimano 600?
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