Cross Threads on BB Shell

campagsarge
campagsarge Posts: 434
edited August 2008 in Workshop
I have somehow managed to cross the threads on my BB shell when trying to re-install the cartridge BB (campag Veloce). I can turn install the BB so far by hand before it can go no more. I do not wish to force it as I reckon it will cause my damage. An inspection of the threads on the shell looks as though they have crossed.

Not good.

Can the shell be re-tapped/threaded? I think a trip to my LBS on Monday will be in order.

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    yep the LBS should be able to chase them out. as long as they are not too bad.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • campagsarge
    campagsarge Posts: 434
    Fingers crossed. A check of the threads looks as though there is no damage but there obviously is.
  • campagsarge
    campagsarge Posts: 434
    I took another look today and managed to clean out the threads. This did the trick and the BB is now secure in the frame.

    Thankfully, when I first tried to install it, I did it by hand, otherwise the threads would have been mashed.

    THe weather is not too great in Yorkshire Nick, hope you are fairing better in Sweden!

    Thanks for your input.

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