Submerged my BB again.
12-03-04, 11:41 PM
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Submerged my BB again.
So for the 3rd time in 3 months, I submerged my BB all the way to almost the hub in dirty greasy NYC street water.
Is this safe?
Is this safe?
12-04-04, 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by slvoid
So for the 3rd time in 3 months, I submerged my BB all the way to almost the hub in dirty greasy NYC street water.
Is this safe?
Is this safe?
12-04-04, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by slvoid
So for the 3rd time in 3 months, I submerged my BB all the way to almost the hub in dirty greasy NYC street water.
Is this safe?
Is this safe?
12-04-04, 11:33 AM
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Run for the hills, it's probably gonna blow!
You should be fine. I've got a BB that's a permanent fixture in Davy Jones' Locker, it came with the frame, has untold thousands of miles on it and it's still spinning smooth and quiet.
Does your BB shell have a drainage hole?
You should be fine. I've got a BB that's a permanent fixture in Davy Jones' Locker, it came with the frame, has untold thousands of miles on it and it's still spinning smooth and quiet.
Does your BB shell have a drainage hole?
12-04-04, 12:18 PM
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I don't think it's got a drainage hole. It's got this screw that holds the guide for the cables at the bottom but that's about it.
12-04-04, 12:55 PM
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I know many well respected names who would tell you that if your BB shell doesn't have a drainage hole you should drill one yourself.
12-04-04, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by slvoid
I don't think it's got a drainage hole. It's got this screw that holds the guide for the cables at the bottom but that's about it.
