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So the build is progressing slowly, nearing an end hopefully.
I cleaned, repacked and greased the front hub, it definately looks better now. Though I think I need to get new ball bearings as the old ones don't look too good. The bearing races, however, look pristine so it's an easy fix.
As I've said before, one of the limit screws of the rear mech was stripped and I needed to drill it out. Unfortunately I was unable to find a replacement so I retapped the holes to take standard M3 screws.
However - I think that the 980 mech will now serve as a backup because look what I got for £23 (in great condition):
I gave it a good clean and little polishing. Getting all the dirt out from the Nuovo Record "nameplate" is a major pita. I managed to get most of it out using a small screwdriver but have surrendered for now. I think I'll get a stiff toothbrush with straight bristle and trim it to make it even stiffer and that might be able to get it all out.
Only thing left is removing the freewheel, polishing and repacking of the rear hub and lacing new wheels. I hope to geit it all done by 28th February as it's my birthday and I hope to make myself a nice gift ;)