Originally Posted by
Hudson308
I didn't get any bearings with this. One online source says that some of these shield-stamped spindles take smaller (7/32") bearing balls, instead of the standard 1/4". Is this true? The bearing surface does seem to be raised, with a slight lip where the shaft meets the tapers. If so, my guess is the cups would need to match?
Your spindle looks to be a "Croce d'Aune" spindle, as Pars suggests, which is symmetrical and might not work with Record arms designed for asymmetrical spindles. C-Record spindles used 3/16" balls and are not interchangeable with those designed for 1/4" balls. If you have a known spindle for 1/4" balls, you can compare the races; those for 3/16" balls will have a slightly tighter radius than those for 1/4" balls. Otherwise, if you have the 11-ball retainers with 1/4" balls, slipping them on the spindle will show that the retainer will ride slightly higher on the race:
Also, with the 1/4", 11-ball retainer on the C-Record axle (for 3/16" balls), you will be unable to fit the cup over the retainer.
N.B.
AFAIK, any Campagnolo BB spindle with a shield logo will be post CPSC, but not all of them are symmetrical.