[CR]Front nuovo record derailleur problem

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Date: Sat, 26 Jul 2003 11:04:08 -0700 (PDT)
From: Donald Gillies <gillies@cs.ubc.ca>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: [CR]Front nuovo record derailleur problem

So i managed to break BOTH adjusting screws in an attempt to clean and overhaul a badly rusted 30-yr old nouvo record derailleur. one screw is still extending from the body so there is a hope i can twist it out from below with vise grips. the other screw broke when there were only maybe 2-4 mm of screw still in the clamp body.

i could always buy a new body and screws, or a whole new derailleur, but i was more interested in not wasting any parts if i don't have to waste them. i was wondering if there were any clever tricks to remove these broken-off screws pieces, without having to completely drill and retap the aluminum derailleur body itself. thanx in advance.

- Don Gillies
San Diego, CA