I'm bringing this thread back to the surface because my boss just gave me a Viscount. I'm wondering-

If I replace the square NO-taper spindle with a new square taper spindle will I still be able to use the stock Viscount crankset?

Does the taper on a spindle go along with a taper inside the crank arm?

Also, have any of you guys re-built an old derailleur? The Crane RD that came on the viscount was trashed. The cage was bent up but the parallelogram appears to be fine. I'm wondering if I can get a replacement cage, or should I just harvest parts off an old RD?

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If what I'm told is true, Crane evolved into Dura-ace...

This is why I want to rebuild this RD

Thanks!

Blake