Author Topic: Internal spacer for Redline 401's - length? (Read 650 times)

funkwit · « **on:** October 07, 2009, 09:09 PM »

Hi all, can you advise?

I'm installing some 401's (American BB with sealed bearings), but when I received the crankset, it didn't have an internal spacer included. I'm trying to track one down, but what length should it be? And would a Profile gold spacer do the job? I see you can buy them on various websites but none of them actually tell you the length and I don't want to buy the wrong one.

Any advice appreciated - thanks fellas.
Marc

TwoBobRob · « **Reply #1 on:** October 07, 2009, 09:12 PM »

Different sizes to suit different BB shells mate.

I believe there's an imperial and metric variance. Measure your BB width overall and then post that up, someone will have your answer for you

funkwit · « **Reply #2 on:** October 07, 2009, 10:59 PM »

Quote from: TwoBobRob on October 07, 2009, 09:12 PM

Different sizes to suit different BB shells mate.

I believe there's an imperial and metric variance. Measure your BB width overall and then post that up, someone will have your answer for you

Cheers mate. The exact width of the BB is 6.7cm (1983 GT Pro)....

kuwahero · « **Reply #3 on:** October 07, 2009, 11:11 PM »

you will need one approx 58mm long. I have one here that is 59mm which you could file a mm off.

pm me if you want it

TwoBobRob · « **Reply #4 on:** October 07, 2009, 11:38 PM »

Bosh!!! Sorted

You can actually use a slightly longer spacer with no problems. What happens is one bearing cup sits ever so slightly proud of the BB shell, which in itself isn't a problem. At least that way you're guaranteed not to be putting any incorrect load on the bearings when you tighten everything up.

funkwit · « **Reply #5 on:** October 07, 2009, 11:46 PM »

Thanks guys, much appreciated - Kuwahero YGM.

moley · « **Reply #6 on:** October 07, 2009, 11:49 PM »

Quote from: TwoBobRob on October 07, 2009, 11:38 PM

Bosh!!! Sorted

You can actually use a slightly longer spacer with no problems. What happens is one bearing cup sits ever so slightly proud of the BB shell, which in itself isn't a problem. At least that way you're guaranteed not to be putting any incorrect load on the bearings when you tighten everything up.

Profiles are the same. Always have your Sprocket side BB flush to the Shell. And the other side will be around 1mm off the shell. No Crushed bearings and no play. Everything is A OK. Spin a treat!!