Originally Posted by
robertorolfo
I know, but I wouldn't be happy with my bike in the OP's condition. I realize that it's completely fine functionally, but it would just bother me to have so much exposed thread, especially if this were a "premium" component I was using.
I reamed and tapped a threadless Viscount BB shell with Italian threads and installed a Phil cartridge. The Viscount shell is only 66mm wide, so the mounting rings extended past the edge of the shell on both sides. I didn't like how it looked, so I put an Italian thread BB lockring on both sides for a more finished look.