Originally Posted by
Bianchigirll
clean everything up and look at the threads real good. unless you really forced this chances are good everything is OK. However if you live near a bikeshop it never hurts to have them chase the threads for you.
you do use the old trick of holding the cup up to the BB and turning it backwards until you hear/feel the tick from the ends of both threads. then start slowly turning the correct way. always seemed to work for me.
Bianchigirll, this only goes to prove that I'm never too old to learn something new! Thanks for sharing this tip, I've always just started the threads the 'right way' by hand and mostly it works just fine. Your way ensures that the threads are engaged every time before starting. I'll definitely be trying this on my two current builds and passing on your wisdom!