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oldtrekguy
11-06-08, 04:44 PM
I am installing a Campy Veloce BB. I have the Park BBT-4 installation tool, rather than the official Campy tool. The instructions indicate that the torque should be 51.63 lb ft. Since I can't attache the BBT-4 to the torque wrench, does 51.63 lb ft. translate into real, real snug?

TIA for any guidance.

ultraman6970
11-06-08, 05:35 PM
I would say... yes :p But not that much, you odnt want to screwup the threads

Use teflon tape un the threads and a little bit of grease to them also.

U want to be able to take bb cups later one right?

Cya
operator
11-06-08, 05:47 PM
I am installing a Campy Veloce BB. I have the Park BBT-4 installation tool, rather than the official Campy tool. The instructions indicate that the torque should be 51.63 lb ft. Since I can't attache the BBT-4 to the torque wrench, does 51.63 lb ft. translate into real, real snug?

TIA for any guidance.

Look at it this way. It's 50lb's of force on a 1 foot long lever. Grease the crap out of the BB shell and install.

It'll be pretty tight.

HillRider
11-06-08, 07:18 PM
50 pound-ft is way beyond snug. In fact it's far beyond REAL snug.