I need some Schwinn frame tip/tricks

[GTs58]

What's the easiest way? Just set the cup with bearing end down on the workbench and slightly flare out the bottom of the cup with the right size socket or flaring tool. Or as bubba G would do, just bend it out a wee bit with two sets of pliers/vice grips.

 

[Cooper S.]

I'd just use some epoxy or really thick glue.

 

[BWbiker]

I have an old Whizzer frame that had flared head tube ends. I was able to put a piece of solid stock inside for support, and tap it back in place with a small shot filled hammer. No paint loss using this method!

 

[spoker]

hasnt anyone hear heard of locktite?

 

[tryder]

hasnt anyone hear heard of locktite?

Yes! Locktite Sleeve Retainer works great!

 

[SJ_BIKER]

Maybe buy a set of repop cups??...that stuff never fit on original frames....maybe this time it will

 

[bikemonkey]

In the shops I worked in back in the day (mid-70's - 1980s) if we had a Huffy, Murray, etc. that needed new bb bearings or head bearings and the cups fell out (as above) we did the following:

If the cups would fit somewhat tight but still too loose to leave the shop - we cut drink can shims (it was better metal back then) and they were usually the best fix.

If the cups were Really loose, we would take the cup and put the sleeve portion in a vise and slightly deform it (not the race) and then press it back in - voila!

In really bad cases involving third shift bikes, I have even known a frustrated mechanic to slightly deform the bb shell with a hammer...you want yer bike fixed or not?

 

[frampton]

Beer can shim. Quick and easy.

 

[Danny the schwinn freak]

Beer can shim. Quick and easy.

I was thinking that might work. I mean I have beer cans, but they are all full. I guess I’ll have to empty 6 or 8 to make sure I have plenty of shim stock.

 

[frampton]

Empty one before the job. Finish the rest while admiring your clever workmanship.