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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: factory pilot on February 16, 2014, 01:58 PM

Title: Another stupid question lads..sorry if it's bleedin' obvious!
Post by: factory pilot on February 16, 2014, 01:58 PM

Help please for a stupid old griffer! :crazy2:
Are old school bottom bracket cups universal?
What I mean is can I use cups for a once piece crank on a three piece crank....loose bearing crank ofcourse?

cheers lads....be easy on me! :angel:
Ant

Title: Re: Another stupid question lads..sorry if it's bleedin' obvious!
Post by: That Swan Guy on February 16, 2014, 02:22 PM

No

They can be different shapes. Most OPC will be OK but mixing 3PC and OPC cups can cause headaches.

Title: Re: Another stupid question lads..sorry if it's bleedin' obvious!
Post by: factory pilot on February 16, 2014, 02:24 PM

Cheers Nick as always! :4_17_5:
I guessed as much......nothing in life is that simple >:(