Originally Posted by Poguemahone
If you've still got the original Nervar cups on the bike, and try and use a (edit: regular "3") Sugino spindle, the adjustable cup will go in so far you will be unable to get the lockring on it.
If you get the Sugino cups, you can use a standard Spindle (a "3") no problem, no need to get the Japanese Italian length spindle (a "5").
so...does this mean that if I re-use the original cups, I can use a "5" sugino? (this is how I read it on the Sheldon page too)
This evening, inspired by this thread, I finally managed to get the cotters out of the crankset. The driveside was wicked stuck but I got it out with a hammer and punch, using the old pedal spindle as a punch. Worked great, nice trick, thanks Sheldon. And the NDS came out with two hits of a hammer. So I got a look at the cups and bearings. Man, that old spindle weighs a ton! But the cups look pretty good. Just a thin wear line where the bearings have spun around for a few decades. And the ball bearings are in decent shape too. Either the BB was watertight, or not used very much, or well maintained.
I think I will get a square-taper spindle (the Sugino "5"?) and replacement bearings, and see how long that holds up. L'experts, does that seem like the best idea? Can I bug you further (later) with BB length/chainline details?
thanks shants and poguemahone for all your wisdom, and pacman for getting this thread started. i hope this thing works!
--patrick