123mm spindle and 68mm shell BB

[dubnut71]

Ok so now the Puch is in bits I am looking around for a Bottom Bracket for the frame.

I have measured it at 123mm spindle and 68mm shell, any ideas as to a source for one of these? I am holding off refinishing the frame and re-threading the cottered crank arms for new pedals until I can lay my hands on one!

Here's hoping in advance you guys have the answer!!

 

[dubnut71]

I would settle for even the bearings but am at a loss for a supplier even after a concerted ebay hunt.

 

[Jonny69]

You could put a new sealed unit in as they are a direct swap on most bikes. Measure the width of the drive side from the middle and multiply by two for your width though, quite often I find that the drive side sticks out further than the non-drive side for some reason (probably wear and tear).

 

[dubnut71]

Cheers Jonny - I am getting the frame / BB back from the garage tomorrow so will see wha the condition of the bearings / spindle cup is. Sealed unit might be the way forward I suppose, I was just a bit disappointed I couldn't keep it original.