[CR] Stripped Campagnolo Front Derailleur Bolt?

(Example: Racing:Beryl Burton)

From: "robert markwardt" <robmark62@hotmail.com>
To: Classicrendezveous List CRList <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Date: Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:22:08 -0700
Subject: [CR] Stripped Campagnolo Front Derailleur Bolt?


Greetings,

I just went to turn the final screw on a bike I've been putting together since I got it 9 months ago and can't wait to ride ...tighten the cable bolt on the front derailleur...keep turning...keeping turning...it's STRIPPED...ahhh!! Campy, circa 74, I thought it was NOS but it might have a little use. I guess it's possible I stripped it earlier but I don't remember doing so. Am I screwed? I don't feel like buying a new derailleur, but this a very nice bike and deserve appropriate components (I'll post pics when complete). Any shortcuts for fixing a stripped bolt..re-tap,larger bolt,replace upper section, etc? Is this a common problem....any suggestions?

Thank you,

Rob Markwardt

Seattle, WA