Originally Posted by
tj90
If it doesnt work, Ill probably abandon for MegaEXO or Ultratorque. Too many newer technologies than square taper.
You do know Phil Wood BB's have a lifetime warranty against defects, do you not? What you describe is a manufacturing defect. Contact PW and they should take care of you.
If you just want to give up on a perfectly good square taper BB, go ahead. Who's to say an external BB is without their issues ? "Newer Technologies" as you put it, is largely marketing at it's best to suggest to you that the newer is better. Believe what you will.
If you don't want to bother with the PW BB, just get a Shimano BB for your current crank rather than ditching it for another crank. I'm sure there will be someone who will take the PW BB off your hands.