Thread: Raleigh bottom bracket problem?
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Old 07-06-17 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Jclay85
Ahh! I think I have these things way too tight then! The caps seemed to be on there really snug when I took them off, so I figured they should be on tight when I put them back on. So basically, I want them right to the point where there is no play, and I'm done.
Sounds like it. Back the adjustable cup off about 1/8 of a turn and see how it spins. Repeat this until it spins freely. If there's no play at that point, you're golden.
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