I read through about 5 archived threads that mentioned this subject but none were clear enough to teach a newbie the hot rock difference.

I removed the crankset from a 70s Raleigh LTD and the axle was still grinding and not turning smoothly so I opened the bottom bracket and in with the grease and bearings was a bunch of gritty yuck.

so i have to replace the bearings? or can i just relube? and once i do, how to i get the axle to sit tightly..i find when i put it back together it wiggles.
did i forget something totally obvious? if the instructions for this lay somewhere please direct me to it..

thanks
EG


i found this from SB, is this the answer i seek?