In a message dated 5/13/2003 5:46:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time, twobouvs@yahoo.ca writes:
<< I am wodering if there is anyone on our list who can help me with a problem I have with my Maillard Alloy 6 spd freewheel.
The freewheel is making loud knoocking noises when it's being riden. I have removed and examined the freewheel and have found that there is a lot of play between the body and the cogs.
This has been a great freewheel, especially for time trials, etc.. and I would like to salvage it if possible.
My question.... Is there anyway to remedy or repair this knocking, noisey freewheel >>
Most of those freewheels were shimmed to adjust bearing play. Super thin shims were added or subtracted to achieve correct adjustment. Go to an old shop that has a junk box of old freewheels and find a donor.......
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