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Road Fan
Another point, 111 versus 113. The 111 mm sealed BBs from Campy are 1 mm longer on the drive side, but it's not easy to measure. If one spends the much bigger bucks and buys the 111 mm Symmetrical Record, one will have Campagnolo's track BB and it will be exactly symmetrical. I have a track Record, several assymmetrical 111s, and a 115.5. If the desired 113 spindle is symmetrical, and it fits the cup holes and bearing races correctly, then the 113 willnot be much different on each side from the 111. Is that really a major mismatch between the two options? As far as mixing in Shimano, not ready to go there. But, I think a 111 mm Asymmetric is worth trying, if it doesn't cost the OP too much.
How did you get down to 111 when the correct length is 115 and the substitute 113mm Dura Ace is JIS?
To answer a previous question, the bolts aren’t in contact with the spindle. That being said, do I need to crank those bolts down til the arms are touching the taper close to the bb? They seem pretty tight, but might need to tighten more. Afraid of damaging something. Excuse my ignorance. The pic shows the current spacing and the “new” ride I’m installing it on. ‘88 Colnago Master?
You don't need to tighten it to a location, just a torque. With the wrench in one hand and the opposition crank arm in the other, you should be tightening until it becomes rather difficult to get the bolt any tighter. This requires a little muscle, but not blowing a vein in your forehead. About the equivalent of lifting 30 pounds in each fist. You really have to either wimp out early or be trying to prove something to get it wrong.