Originally Posted by
Thumpic
If it is one of the simplex models with plastic bits; you may be better off finding a different brand; period correct replacement derailleur. Even if the plastic (delrin? Bakelite?) is intact, it's just a matter of time until it fails....
That's what I was thinking too. Those delrin plastic Simplex derailleurs were well known for wearing out their body bushings. The common replacement during that period was a Suntour VGT. Those had a long sales service life and were built quite solidly so I'm thinking one should be much easier to find.
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