Originally Posted by
FortuneCookie
That is an excellent answer. Thank you so much. You told me about your site before but it slipped my mind whilst looking for this. I have learned my lesson and will always take a look at your site in the future.
Can you tell me just how stiff this component can be when screwing it back on? I know it can be difficult to remove but is it normal for it to be extremely tight when putting it back on or does this just mean the threads are dirty? I am having trouble getting it tight enough to stop excessive wobble and wondered how much to force it.
Thanks again.
Both of my cups (Campy NR on a Raleigh frame) screw in pretty easily. I would clean the threads, etc. on yours. One great tip which I got WRT threads a long time ago was to start them backwards, by hand, until you feel a click (which is the thread dropping into the starting place). Then start screwing it in by hand the correct direction. If it is going in tight, I always worry that I am cross-threading it. It all depends on how much clearance (I guess is the term) the threading is cut with. Some threading is intended to be an interference fit, so will be tight. I wouldn't guess this would be used on a bottom bracket, or most bicycle parts.