Re: [CR] Bottom Bracket Cups & Threads - Why do they stay tight or loosen?

(Example: Framebuilding:Restoration)

From: <Carb7008@cs.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2009 02:57:26 -0400
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: [CR] Bottom Bracket Cups & Threads - Why do they stay tight or loosen?


My 60's PL10 Peugeot has two centerpunch indentations on the bottom side-edge of BB where deformation appears to secure fixed-cup flat. I don't know if this is factory or was subsequently performed during service. I'd be interested if anyone else may have seen this on their bikes, Peugeot or otherwise. Nowadays, I would think Locktite might be a better method...but knowing these cups can sometimes be a b to get off...maybe not.

Jack Romans
Sacramento, CAlifornia