Installing an octalink bottom bracket in a a standard BB shell. When installing the right side 'nut', the nut runs in and pulls up tight. When installing the left side nut, the nut runs and pulls up tight. However, when both nuts are run all the way up, there is binding in the rotation of the crank. The BB cartridge I pulled out of this bike was worn out, perhaps prematurely. I currently have the left side nut fully installed and the right side not fully pulled in. Say a couple of rotations from its proper place.
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Installing an octalink bottom bracket in a a standard BB shell. When installing the right side 'nut', the nut runs in and pulls up tight. When installing the left side nut, the nut runs and pulls up tight. However, when both nuts are run all the way up, there is binding in the rotation of the crank. The BB cartridge I pulled out of this bike was worn out, perhaps prematurely. I currently have the left side nut fully installed and the right side not fully pulled in. Say a couple of rotations from its proper place.
What's your wild ass guess on the problem?
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