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Old 02-21-16 | 10:28 AM
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Scrod,

The Phil square taper BB I installed in November acts like it's over tightened/indexed if I let it sit overnight. Once I turn the cranks by hand a couple times it frees up and doesn't makes any noise when I spin it, but it doesn't spin freely like it should. Is it relatively easy to over-tourque the cups? I used a torque wrench and tightened them to the specified 40 N-m/30 ft-lb. I haven't removed it yet to assess the damage Any tips are appreciated.
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