Originally Posted by
southpier
so … as far as determining direction, would I be correct thinking left side is reverse thread, and right side is conventional ?
in other words:
left side = clockwise to LOOSEN
right side = counter - clockwise to LOOSEN
that way, pedaling would be a tightening force for both sides.
(1984 Peugeot P-17 in question)
thanks
ps: I tried the cup in the vise method but was reluctant to try too hard for lack of directional knowledge!
Nope. Pedals are like that, where the left pedal (for your left foot) is reverse threaded. Bottom bracket cups have reverse threads in the fixed cup, the drive-side cup, the cup nearer your right foot.