Recent content by Jimmi

I think beer will help the situation

Patience isn’t my strong point😬

It’s defo going the right way, the main problem is trying to keep the BB tool in place while I administer the breaker bar. Normally I’d use a washer and bolt to keep it in. I’ve soaked it in RP 90 so will have to wait now. Hopefully it’ll loosen so I can use regular ratchet and hold it in by hand.

Ive come on here to vent! I just got my hands on a 90s Stumpjumer adorned with loads of lovely bits, but the bottom bracket is holding on like you would not believe, I can’t bolt the tool in place cos the thread in the tapered bit is fucked, and the socket I have is too deep for the job really...

So …. The crown race bearing was upside down🙃! Thanks for all the help, lesson learned.

When you say seal jamming, which part is the seal?

e If I’m honest I didn’t check it prior to stripping it. It wasn’t my bike, it had been sitting in someone’s garage for years so I paid for it, took it home and took it apart. I reckon I’ll just change it, it’ll be good experience! Thanks for your help by the way, it’s well appreciated.

As far as I know, I’ll have to take it apart and check it. This is new ground for me, if it was worn out would there be play in it like I described?

I’ve cleaned and re greased the headset on my 96 Hardrock, but if I pull the front brake there’s play in it. If I tighten it to remove the play the steering is stiff. Am I doing something wrong or does it just need replacing?

Sorry to drag up an old thread but thanks for the info. I’m gonna do mine this week.