Re: [RBW] Re: Bottom Bracket Thread Cleaning

2011-11-27 Thread cyclotourist
I have a nylon bottle brush that works really well. I splash some mineral spirits on it, and go to work: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/2362026686/ On Sun, Nov 27, 2011 at 5:02 PM, islaysteve wrote: > That sounds good. Thanks Pete. > > -- > You received this message because you a

[RBW] Re: Bottom Bracket Thread Cleaning

2011-11-27 Thread islaysteve
That sounds good. Thanks Pete. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/iadeyvD_wEkJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunc

[RBW] Re: Bottom Bracket Thread Cleaning

2011-11-27 Thread pruckelshaus
I have (somewhere) a "poor man's thread chaser". I took an old set of Shimano cartridge BB cups and carefully Dremeled (using a cutting wheel) a 3mm or so "notch" across the threads in 2 locations. Thread the cups into the frame and any gunk from the shell should be "caught" in the notch. Pet

[RBW] Re: Bottom Bracket Thread Cleaning

2011-11-26 Thread Bill M.
Thread taps will clean up the threads if they are deformed, but the shop would probably appreciate it if the abrasive grit was out of the threads first. Bill On Nov 26, 6:28 am, James Valiensi wrote: > Hey, > I recommend you have the LBS run a set of BB taps thru your shell. That will > clean i

[RBW] Re: Bottom Bracket Thread Cleaning

2011-11-25 Thread Bill M.
If you don't happen to have a can of naptha around, remember that it's the main solvent in WD40. Mineral spirits (paint thinner) should work too. Bill On Nov 25, 1:43 pm, hobie wrote: > Phil Wood suggest Naphtha and an old toothbrush.. Dry cleaners use it. -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Bottom Bracket Thread Cleaning

2011-11-25 Thread hobie
Phil Wood suggest Naphtha and an old toothbrush.. Dry cleaners use it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Df4yPv1NMBQJ. To post to this