Originally Posted by
FBinNY
Long spindles were typically asymmetrical. is there any chance you installed it with the short end to the right?
Otherwise, depending on the particular BB you're using, you might b able to put a shim under the right cup, and move the entire unit over to the right 2mm or so.
The BB I'm using is a cartridge so I know it's installed correctly. However, the original spindle may well have been asymmetrical (I just measured it end-to-end). I'll have to look at it more closely later today. I didn't know you could shim a bottom bracket. Is there a specific shim designed for this?
ETA: You nailed it!! The original spindle is 3-4mm longer on the right side!! Is a shim possible with a cartridge BB and is that the most obvious solution (besides a more modern crankset that uses a much shorter spindle)?