Reconditioning (Re: [CR]Now: Nit picking, Was: Campagnolo Nuovo Tipo)

(Example: Framebuilders:Bernard Carré)

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Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 17:24:01 -0700
To: NortonMarg@aol.com, sachs@erols.com, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
From: "Brandon Ives" <monkeylad@mac.com>
Subject: Reconditioning (Re: [CR]Now: Nit picking, Was: Campagnolo Nuovo Tipo)


At 7:39 PM -0400 8/14/02, NortonMarg@aol.com wrote:
>The bearings run directly on the metal of the steel center and when
>they pit, you
>have the choice of replacing the entire hub, or finding someone who will
>undertake the expensive regrinding operation after removing the flanges.

There's really no need to go that far unless the pitting is REALLY bad. Get course and fine valve grinding compound, toothpaste, a sack full of the right bearings, a drill and some time. Start by packing the bearings with some grease and the course compound. Now attach the drill to the axle and run it slow. After a few minutes clean out the hubs and see if you have a close to uniform surface, if not repack with grease and course again and repeat. Once you have a close to uniform surface repeat the process with the fine valve grinding compound. Once you feel you're "almost there" use the toothpaste. Use new bearings every time you repack and repack often. enjoy, Brandon"monkeyman"Ives SB, CA --
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