Re: [CR] Stronglight crank tap size revisited--What size tap do I

Ted - 22/3 is a part number. See good ol' Sheldon's page here http://www.sheldonbrown.com/var/pages/var0014.html The size is 23.35 x 1 as you already figured out. They don't list that number for the tap but they show the 22/2 crank extractor. Afraid that 22 x 3 tap you are getting will be of little use.

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Bob Freeman Elliott Bay Bicycles 2116 Western Ave Seattle, WA 98121 206-441-8144 http://www.elliottbaybicycles.com http://www.davidsonbicycles.com

ed wrote: I know I asked a question regarding Stronglight threads just a few days ago hich generated several responses and used up much precious bandwidth.? Thanks o all who responded. A CR list member was kind enough to loan me his VAR Stronglight-size tap which uccessfully cleaned and chased the majority of the dust cap threads of the tronglights I own.? And for his kind act I am grateful. Again, the tool I used was made by VAR.? I know the old Stronglight cranks take
   23.35x1mm crank extractor.? The VAR tool I used to clean up the threads on my ranks was stamped: VAR 22, 3.? It worked like a dream.? So I jumped on the hone, called some 24 hr machine shop and ordered a custom made 22 x 3 ap--(just like it said on the tool.)? The lady wasted no time in saying that he would have the tap made and get it right out to me.? Said tap is now on its ay here. I was up late into the wee hours of this morning when it dawned on me that the 22, 3" number stamped on the VAR tap may be a VAR tool number--not a imension.? If anyone knows anything about VAR tools and whether or not the "22, " is code for the tool or the actual dimension please let me know off-list.? I o not want to create a bunch of bandwidth issues. Ted Baer alo Alto, CA