"RJ Peterson" <
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> I just picked up an old Viscount at the local LBS (low budget store --
> Goodwill). I want to do some bb maintenance but am not sure how to
> get the sealed bearing beast apart. How does one do this? Also, are
> bearings still available for this bb?
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
After removing the crank arms, remove the C-clips that are on both sides
of the spindle. Rethread the left side crank bolt all the way into the
spindle and, using a rubber or plastic head hammer, tap the spindle
through to the right side. The pressed in sealed bearing on the right
side will pop out along with the spindle. Take a punch and from the
inside of the bracket shell, tap out the left side sealed bearing. You
can tap the remaining bearing off the spindle with the punch.
Bearings are readily available. Just do a search on the web or ebay.
You can get them from local shops for around $20, on ebay you can get
them as cheap as 99 cents plus shipping. The bearings on my Viscount are
labeled 6003RU, and have 35mm outside diameter, 17mm inside diameter,
10mm width. I have 6003-2RS bearings on order (I couldn't find 6003RU but
the dimensions are identical).
Good luck, Ed