Originally Posted by
rootboy
Well, I removed the old race with what I think is an inadequate tool. One of those bearing separator-like "crown race removers" like Icetooz offers, because I had it. It worked ok but I marred the old race a bit so have decided not to use it again. I'll try assembling it and trying to look with a straight edge, etc.
As far as taking it to a LBS, P. Pounder, uh .... not sure how to put this but, I don't trust the young turks at my LBS any farther than I can throw them. I would never take a vintage bike there for any reason. That kind of place ...you know. But thanks.
I guess I've got to get that new race off there and re-cjeck everything.
Assuming the frame and fork had a Campagnolo headset installed previously?
If not, time to use the Campagnolo Passa/nopassa gauge to decide if you need to machine the fork.
Or, set it up in a lathe and check for runout. And dimension of 26.6 for a 26.4/26.6 press fit.
Also check the land for squareness.
Personally, I really only like using a headset cup/race press to install those in the machined frame.
Plenty of experience in observing guys who did not have all the tools at their disposal installing a Campagnolo headset themselves and needing another a few months later way back.
Not saying that is the case here, but test, don't guess.