Originally Posted by
oldtrekguy
Second question: the BB is a standard BSA threaded (thank you Lord!). The Mirage BB is a cartridge-style unit. Should I use Part Tools multi-purpose grease on the BB threads, or Permatex anti-seize? I was thinking the anti-seize would be better. Is there a rule of thumb when to use one over the other?
If the choice is grease or anti-seize, go with grease. Better yet, get some Teflon plumbing tape (be careful with the direction you wind it on!). Once the BB is torqued on correctly (i.e., TIGHT), it's unlikely to come off before the BB needs to be replaced. Teflon tape helps keep the two surfaces apart so corrosion won't lock it in place.