Shimano fc-s501 crankset missing the non drive dust cap
04-24-24, 08:45 PM
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Shimano fc-s501 crankset missing the non drive dust cap
Is it that big of a deal to not have it installed? As I recall, it is some piece of soft crappy plastic anyways.
04-24-24, 09:11 PM
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There is not a dust cap on Shimano HTII cranks. If you are talking about #1 in this exploded diagram from Shimano it is a crank arm fixing bolt and yes you want it.
https://dassets.shimano.com/content/...-S501-3475.pdf
If you are missing one you can order something from Wheels Manufacturing you just need to make sure you get the correct one for that crank.
https://dassets.shimano.com/content/...-S501-3475.pdf
If you are missing one you can order something from Wheels Manufacturing you just need to make sure you get the correct one for that crank.
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Here is a link for a .stl to 3D Print one out. You can also print out a tool for it...
https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/tool...ano-hollowtech
https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/tool...ano-hollowtech
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04-24-24, 09:43 PM
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Here is a link for a .stl to 3D Print one out. You can also print out a tool for it...
https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/tool...ano-hollowtech
https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/tool...ano-hollowtech
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So on that basis a 3-D printed version should be fine. All it needs to do is push the crank arm fully onto the spline.
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It gets tightened to 0.7-1.5 Nm during original installation. I'm sure it can handle that massive torque, and as said, does nothing once the clamp bolts are tightened.
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04-25-24, 07:24 AM
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Maybe just find a big cork and put in there to garner some odd looks and start conversations with potential new friends.
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Once you tighten the two crank arm screws then it doesn’t do anything. It’s a bit like the top cap on a stem ie it provides a small preload until you torque down the actual clamping screws.
So on that basis a 3-D printed version should be fine. All it needs to do is push the crank arm fully onto the spline.
So on that basis a 3-D printed version should be fine. All it needs to do is push the crank arm fully onto the spline.
04-25-24, 05:54 PM
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the actual cap is also a cheap plastic POS that will deform if you preload too much. Kind of Shimano's way of idiot proofing. Either way, serves no purpose except to keep mud daubers from building a nest in the hollow spindle once the arm bolts are tightened.
