I have a "12 speed" carbolite model peugeot that i have pulled apart.

The headset bearings were 5/32 but had some play in the headset when i got the bike. The top was a caged bearing and the bottom was all looseball.

All the bearings i pulled out, loose and caged were 5/32s
I put in all new looseball in the bottom and that appears to be perfect but for the top race they dont seem to fit. I am wondering if they ran bigger balls in the top vs the bottom? The top race doesnt want to sit perfectly over the bearings properly which is what is causing the play. I have no idea what model headset this is but chances are it is orginal to the bike. I will try to take a picture of it if that helps.

I am just wondering if someone put the wrong sized bearings in there to begin with prior to me getting it. At this point i need to know what size should be in there or if i should give up and spring for a new Tange Levin provided the french frames were not some sort of proprietary size that i have to use some kind of french headset.