I have the tools needed for working on Viscounts from my old days working in a shop that sold them (and owning one)..Unfortunately sometime during a move I lost the repair manual so I haven't a clue as to how to use them. They really just look like a bunch of threaded rods with nuts and large washers.
In any case I would be happy to lend them out to any list member whenever needed. They fit into a relatively small priority mail box so cost isn't much.
Len Diamond
Ridgewood, NJ USA
>From: Larry Myers <curmudgeon1957@yahoo.com>
>Date: 2007/01/26 Fri PM 12:24:10 CST
>To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
>Subject: [CR]Viscount Bottom Bracket Removal/Replacement
>Hey, fellow listers. I could use a little info about removing the pressed-in cartridge bearing BB on a late-70's Viscount frame that I am working on. The BB is shot; but the frame is in beautiful condition, so I don't want to just start pounding away at it! There is a groove & c-clip at one end of the spindle, and the bearings themselves appear to be pressed in to the shell, ala Klein & Fisher. Do I need any special (and undoubtedly unobtainable!) tools to do this, or can I do it Cro-Magnon style? Also, once the BB is removed, can I tap the shell to receive a normal BB? I have access to all the taps & cutters; I would just like to know if this is a can of worms before I get started. Also- I have reserved a booth at the Seattle Bike Swap, on Sunday, February 18th. All Seattle listers are encouraged to drop by to say 'Hello' to Bonnie & myself; we'll be at Booth 74. I would also appreciate tips from locals about the 'must-see' shops in the area, as we are coming to town on
> Saturday, the 17th, and would like to play tourist for a day.Thanks!
>
> Larry Myers
> Portland, OR, USA
> (where the weather is actually beautiful today!)
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