Fixing the bottom bracket on my new (old) Raleigh

craker
craker Posts: 1,739
edited December 2007 in Workshop
Replacing the bearings in my Raleigh Europa, thought I'd just try an old Shimano cartridge BB (whilst I wait for my bike shop to get the bearings in).

The old BB cup (drive side) screws in anti-clockwise and is marked 24 x 1.37 (suppose that's dia * thread pitch)

The shimano one is also marked 24 x 1.37, also seems to be LH thread but gets jammed when I start screwing it in.

Any comments? Can there be any obvious difference in the threads?

Comments

  • The Mechanic
    The Mechanic Posts: 1,277
    Could be that the threads are damaged on the frame. Get the LBS to run a tap through the thread. That should do the trick.
    I have only two things to say to that; Bo***cks
  • topdude
    topdude Posts: 1,557
    Is there a screw underneath the bottom bracket to hold the cable guide on ?
    I bet it is too long and fouling the cartrige as you screw it in.
    He is not the messiah, he is a very naughty boy !!

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