Originally Posted by
Homebrew01
That's my initial GUESS. It hasn't been determined,
afaik.
Take a picture of the drive side crankset, similar to the my profile picture, or a bit closer.
I suggest watching a few videos so you can determine if you want to do it.
Originally Posted by
JohnDThompson
A 1978 Stronglight crank will use the proprietary 23.35mm extractor. These turn up on eBay occaissionally, and there's a seller in Poland who makes a double-ended 23mm/23.35mm extractor that works with both TA and Stronglight. It's reasonably priced and has good reviews, but shipping from overseas may be an issue in the current environment. Otherwise, J.A. Stein makes a Stronglight extractor for about the same price here in the USA.
Park doesn't make a vintage-Stronglight compatible extractor. They used to make a double-ended 22mm/23mm extractor, but it has been out of production for at least several decades and only works with 22mm and 23mm (
TA only) cranks. Don't use it on a 23.35mm Stronglight crank:
Source: Sutherland's 4th Edition
Originally Posted by
revcp
Order 1/4” ball bearings from McMasters or Graingers and you'll be fine. I vote for tearing down and rebuilding the bottom bracket instead of just trying to tighten, wheel hubs and headset as well. After 40 years the grease is going to be shot.
Originally Posted by
sweeks
This ^^. The bearings should be "Grade 25", which are used in Campagnolo Record and Shimano Dura Ace according to Sheldon Brown's site. (
Bearings... 25 1/4" for ~$9.00)
Hello everyone,I didn't get a chance to thank you and send my regards and gratitude.It is my feeling that I would Like to also cover the two hubs and the steering apparatus I'm buying the ball bearings for the bottom bracket I like to know how many bearings in all I need to buy, For all jobs from Sheldon Brown. Do any of you know a good video for me to watch on YouTube I mean one that is particularly good? I'm taking the drivers side part to clean it up . And a vintage simplex chain guard is on the way,from the Bay. The lockring came off for me just turning so I will not need to buy a wrench .
Oh and I ordered on eBay from the Polish man the proper extractor. His handle is ( opti-softlens ) and he has the best one, and is very nice .
Alex