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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: Haro82 on February 08, 2007, 09:56 AM

Title: Redline flight dimple/non-dimple spindle
Post by: Haro82 on February 08, 2007, 09:56 AM

Does anyone out there know the difference between a dimple spindle and non-dimple spindle on 401's. Why are the dimple one's supposed to be better etc...   ???

Cheers for any info.
 

Title: Re: Redline flight dimple/non-dimple spindle
Post by: dordymush on February 08, 2007, 10:04 AM

i've wondered that myself.
i've got the dimpled one with my set.

Title: Re: Redline flight dimple/non-dimple spindle
Post by: boofy44 on February 08, 2007, 01:10 PM

the dimpled ones are thicker and dont have the threaded bits just welded on each end

Title: Re: Redline flight dimple/non-dimple spindle
Post by: Haro82 on February 08, 2007, 01:32 PM

If they dont have threaded bits does that mean you can't put a threaded bottom bracket on it. 

Title: Re: Redline flight dimple/non-dimple spindle
Post by: Frosty on February 08, 2007, 02:25 PM

yup, if no threads then it should be the sealed version

Title: Re: Redline flight dimple/non-dimple spindle
Post by: boofy44 on February 09, 2007, 02:24 PM

they are threaded,the threaded bits are separate rings welded on each end.i,ll try and get a picture up. 

Title: Re: Redline flight dimple/non-dimple spindle
Post by: Waxintaxin on February 09, 2007, 02:42 PM

The dimpled spindle is the correct one for the full wraps

the non dimple is newer , although the wrap fits this as well , the dimple is era correct

Rich

Title: Re: Redline flight dimple/non-dimple spindle
Post by: SaMAlex on February 09, 2007, 02:48 PM

I have had a few pairs of "real" flights over the years. We used to grind out the dimple (its filled with weld) on the 401 spindle and remove the threaded section all together, meaning you could use a sealed BB and not have to buy a new redline spindle.

Not a story a collector wants to hear really.