BB spacer direction?
01-14-17, 05:44 PM
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BB spacer direction?
The Shimano press fit BB spacer comes inserted into one of the bearings and is marked left/right yet I didn't see left/right on the bearings. Does it matter which way it's installed? If so, is this a rotational or wear concern? FWIW, I installed it left/right properly in case. Thanks.
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Most all bearings are not directional (campy Bb cups excepted for their spindle hole rifling) WRT rotational direction. Some cartridges do have seal or fit reasons to be installed a certain way. The Shimano press fit ones that we have dealt with are all bidirectional/mirror images and not side dependent. Andy.
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Most all bearings are not directional (campy Bb cups excepted for their spindle hole rifling) WRT rotational direction. Some cartridges do have seal or fit reasons to be installed a certain way. The Shimano press fit ones that we have dealt with are all bidirectional/mirror images and not side dependent. Andy.
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