DCBassman
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- The lumpy far South West
Another plus: my workshop for the next few days.
And the view if I turn around.
And the view if I turn around.
Err you have got em on the correct side, one side is reverse threaded.So, the next question: what about those pedal threads?
What research I've done so far indicates the chainset should be entirely standard. Should I add grease and more ft/lbs?
Yup, no problem there. They just don't go on more than thread or two. Checked against the Scott in case I'd bought the wrong pedals, but same...Err you have got em on the correct side, one side is reverse threaded.
Never come across pedals with a different pitch thread, there are 2 sizes though 9/16ths and 1/2", the smaller ones are BMX normally although my Trike has em.Yup, no problem there. They just don't go on more than thread or two. Checked against the Scott in case I'd bought the wrong pedals, but same...
Never come across pedals with a different pitch thread, there are 2 sizes though 9/16ths and 1/2", the smaller ones are BMX normally although my Trike has em.
Is there a visible fault on the thread ?
Aye an old toothbrush dipped in 3in1 generally does the jobNothing that I can see...Agree, only BMX and old French stuff is different. It was certainly a bit of a fight getting the old pedals off when I first got it, so maybe I just need to get in there and scrub around a bit, then use lots of grease...
If you want to clean out a tight crank thread and don't have a proper tap, you can make a DIY one from a pair of scrap pedal shafts with axial slots cut in the threaded end with an angle grinder. Make sure any swarf/burrs are removed then run the DIY tool through the crank arms using light machine oil or spray as a cutting lube. The cut slots will act as swarf breakers and clear any material removed out of the hole without it jamming.
Good tip, but waaaay beyond my competence, I'm afraid.
It absolutely is...but, but...I have absolutely nowhere to carry out such work, nor the appropriate power tools. I'll clean it up somehow, for sure!This is basic engineering benchwork
They are available on ebay. Iirc they are listed as a BMW spark plug socket. Mine was around £6 and came from China, eventually.Home from Brentor later today.
Weather permitting, I'll fit the forgotten brake blocks, and then give it a quick spin.
Next work, though, is chainset and cranks off, and service the BB. For this, I need a thin wall 15mm socket. Are such things available, or is it a DIY thing?
What I'd prefer, if possible, is to convert ut to Allen bolts with flush dust caps. Much more elegant, mechanically.They are available on ebay. Iirc they are listed as a BMW spark plug socket. Mine was around £6 and came from China, eventually.