Threaded 1" Headset adjust
03-25-22, 03:28 PM
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Threaded 1" Headset adjust
Working on a 1986 Schwinn Tempo with Tange Falcon headset. Everything looks good on cups and cones and bearings, but by the time I get the play out of the fork, I am already binding on the bearings. What am I missing, where to look next.
03-25-22, 03:31 PM
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Did you replace anything during the overhaul? Say bearing balls and/or retainers? If so did you use the wrong size balls or too many of them in one or both races?
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or was either of the caged bearing sets put in upside down? Jim
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03-25-22, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by jgedwa
or was either of the caged bearing sets put in upside down? Jim
03-25-22, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by etherhuffer
good question. Cage side toward cup?
This kind goes cage side to cup:
This second kind goes ball side to cup:
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03-25-22, 06:04 PM
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That was it. This headset they tried to add some seals too. They really don't help the setup. Took out the seals and flipped the bearings, all is good
03-25-22, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by etherhuffer
good question. Cage side toward cup?
