Todd Kielman wrote: <snip>
This <Jack Taylor> model also has what appears to be the original headset,which seems to require some sort of pin spanner to engage a pair of holes on opposite sides of the top nut and upper adjustable cup.Might there be a way to adjust these without using a rare and elusive special tool? ++++++++++++++++++++ Well, Todd, here are several options:
1) I often use a Park bb cup pin spanner, which is based on heavy spring wire, so it is inherently adjustable span. If the "pins" aren't too fat for the holes in the headset.
2) I also found something rarer: a Var tool, like oversized pliers, but with rubber-lined curved jaws.
3) Never having had the "right" spanner for freewheels, I use a hammer and punch when there is no alternative to opening up one of the beasts.
Some operations are best not watched, and this joins the category of sausage-making. :-)
harvey sachs
mcLean va