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Hi
I think I've gone as far as I can with Sheldon and previous posts. I apologise for the bombardment of questions, I'm out of my depth and I don't know which route to take. Any help greatly appreciated.
I'm converting a salvaged 1986 Raleigh Medale, with 120 dropouts: the BB is a loose bearing type with 26 TPI threading in a 71mm shell. It has a large 127.5mm asymmetric spindle (stamped 5S B-8). After cleaning, everything is in good nick, and I'm wondering which of the following options to take. ( I should point out that Phil Wood catridges are probably out of my price range)
Firstly, does anyone know whether the square taper is likely to be ISO or JIS? Here's a picture if it helps...
Secondly, is there any problem with swapping the axle round, so that the large side (that originally held the crankset) is on the left, and the short side is used to hold the crankset. I'm going to use something like zenith hubs, and it looks like i'm currently waaay off the 42mm chain line required. However, I think I maybe might make it with spacers on the spider and using the small side of the spindle (I think frame clearance should be ok). Is this realistic?
The other alternative, suggested by sheldon is to get a new, shorter japanese spindle with a code beginning in 5, however I can't track these down anywhere. Any idea of stockists to try?
Or should I bite the (financial) bullet and get the shell thread recut. Quotes in Southampton seem to be over 100 pounds for this?! And wouldn't I still be left with an oversized shell? Everything seems to be designed for a 68mm shell. Is a 71mm shell with 24 TPI compatable with anything?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm trying to muddle through this voyage of discovery myself after the LBS spent 15 mins belittling me and basically trying to make me hand over the frame and a blank cheque.