I have a 20 year-old (or so) French-threaded Stronglight needle-bearing
headset that I took apart. It seems to be in fine shape. However,
internally, it had, in addition to the needle bearings, four unexpected
conical section steel rings. In the few on-line references I've found,
these are apparently called "thrust washers." My guess is that all four
thrust washers are identical, and that each needle bearing is to be
sandwiched between two of them. Does anyone know if this is correct, or
better yet, know where I can find a diagram showing the proper assembly
order of these parts?
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Stronglight headset question
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Ron Abramson said:
I have a 20 year-old (or so) French-threaded Stronglight needle-bearing
headset that I took apart. It seems to be in fine shape. However,
internally, it had, in addition to the needle bearings, four unexpected
conical section steel rings. In the few on-line references I've found,
these are apparently called "thrust washers." My guess is that all four
thrust washers are identical, and that each needle bearing is to be
sandwiched between two of them. Does anyone know if this is correct, or
better yet, know where I can find a diagram showing the proper assembly
order of these parts?The needles ride against those steel faces, not the aluminum
( or in one model nylon ) cups.
There are four, two small and two large. The small one is
the lower and the larger one the upper in each assembly,
with the roller carrier between the two . If you have
everything clean and in front of you , notice they can only
fit together in that one orientation.--
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A Muzi said:
The needles ride against those steel faces, not the aluminum
( or in one model nylon ) cups.
There are four, two small and two large. The small one is
the lower and the larger one the upper in each assembly,
with the roller carrier between the two . If you have
everything clean and in front of you , notice they can only
fit together in that one orientation.Thanks, this will help.
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