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Post by 54roadie on Apr 10, 2015 2:43:43 GMT
OK, the ups and downs of Viscount conversions and restorations: The low limit screw on the Huret Jubilee I'm trying to install is jammed (probably bent by the previous owner, who was not all that kind to it) and I can't get into lowest gear. I've completely disassembled the little wonder, shot it with WD40, heated it up just a bit, and managed to turn the screw all of 1/4 turn. The other one works perfectly, so I've removed it and I'm off to the hardware store tomorrow to locate a set screw to use in it's stead. then I'll have to forcibly remove the current number without destroying the derailleur body.
I'm not all that hopeful on the set screw, although perhaps the camera store might be a better bet?
Does anyone here have any ideas on proceeding, before I completely destroy the current screw and leave myself with a shiny, new and rather expensive paperweight?
All ideas are appreciated!
Thank you in advance,
Frank
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Post by velocipete on Apr 10, 2015 6:07:04 GMT
Could try a model shop,that would probably be my first port of call.
Cheers,
Pete.
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Post by 54roadie on Apr 11, 2015 1:29:17 GMT
The screws are not common set screws (surprise! It's a French derailleur, after all.) It's definitely a 3M screw, but the standard .5 thread is far too fine. So much for the morning trip to the hardware store. This afternoon I went to hear my friend, one of The Irving Sisters, sing. irvingsisters.com/On the way home, I passed a long established bike shop, where I was confident that someone would have the experience and residual memory of classic bike history to know what I was talking about when I said "Huret Jubilee." Not only did they know, but one of the old parts bins had an assortment of matching screws. They handed me a pair, and when I described the build the price became "take 'em, we're glad to help you out." I owe those guys a six pack of some good local beer. And I managed to get the old screw out without destroying the threads, as the new one went in smoothly. Nice. On with the build! Frank |
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Post by velocipete on Apr 11, 2015 6:32:39 GMT
Well done Frank.It's good to know that there a still good bike shops not just catering for the "must have the latest kit"
or cheap and nasty clunker market! Don't keep them to yourself,shout their name out loud,we need to start a register of this
kind of shop.
Cheers,
Pete.
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Post by triitout on Apr 11, 2015 12:23:18 GMT
It just goes to show you, never throw out any old stuff because you know that someday it will be just what you're looking for!
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Post by 54roadie on Apr 12, 2015 0:30:06 GMT
They are in Oak Park, Illinois, currently called "Bike Fix" bikefixinc.com/This is now the repair and complete sales arm of Lickton's Cycle. Lickton's is apparently strictly an internet sales company now, which I just learned yesterday. Hmmph. But the wrenches at Bike Fix are from the shop and have a wealth of knowledge. If you're ever this way, let me know and we can stop in and say hi! |
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Post by Stella on Apr 13, 2015 14:52:33 GMT
I second the opinion of never throwing old parts (learned the hard, too). Well done on having this instinct to pop into that bike shop. It would have been my advice hadn't you done it already. :-)
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Post by 54roadie on Apr 14, 2015 17:05:09 GMT
Yes, I have a plastic storage rack with 4 bins. Each bin holds some number of trays and plastic bags, each of which has an assortment of old small parts, components, etc. This is apart from the separate box with all my Viscount brand parts (go figure). But, of course, none of those parts were old Huret limit screws. I lucked out this time.
I also got good advice and a solid small parts lead from the bikeforums.net pages: budgetbicyclectr.com They actually have the Allvit limit screws in stock, which are the same thread, just a bit longer and cad, rather than chrome, plated. I don't need them, it turns out, but it's good to have the resource.
Frank
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