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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 08:57 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

I put Aubergine’s axle in the bike and there is...

I put Aubergine’s axle in the bike and there is still some slop which seems mostly on the drive side. I’m thinking it’s the fixed cup that has some wear. I’m gonna reset the lock ring and see if that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Thank you Aubergine! Your bottom bracket axle...

Thank you Aubergine! Your bottom bracket axle arrived in the mail today!
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

24 spline freewheel tool came in the mail today. ...

24 spline freewheel tool came in the mail today. Removed a spoke from the rusty white bike and installed it in the blue UO8. I must have tightened the spoke too much because the rear wheel has a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

I already owned the ultrasonic cleaner and...

I already owned the ultrasonic cleaner and vibrating tumbler polisher because I use them for my pinball machine hobby. It's cool when useful tools cross over to different hobbies. The ultrasonic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Polished stuff and back on the bike. Looking...

Polished stuff and back on the bike.
Looking forward to Aubergine’s bottom bracket spindle to arrive in the mail so I can get the pedals and cranks on. After that it’s time for new cables....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

3 hours of tumbling. ...

3 hours of tumbling.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 07:41 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Waiting for tools and parts so took off the rear...

Waiting for tools and parts so took off the rear brakes and rear derailleur. Ultrasonic cleaning and polishing into the tumbler....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Sweet! cooperryder Thanks for the link!

Sweet! cooperryder Thanks for the link!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

I built a bike stand out of some spare wood and...

I built a bike stand out of some spare wood and screws tonight. This should come in handy if it doesn’t fall apart....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Time to buy a new chain. Is the chain sold in a...

Time to buy a new chain. Is the chain sold in a specific length? Do they come longer and I just need to shorten it to the correct size? Is buying from Amazon reasonable, or is there a better...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

I am having a lot of trouble finding a bottom...

I am having a lot of trouble finding a bottom bracket for the Blue UO-8. Velo Orange has french bottom brackets, but the 122 size is out of stock. If there's a place to buy other sealed bottom...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Progress tonight. Got the bottom bracket axle ...

Progress tonight. Got the bottom bracket axle out of the rusty white bike and compared it to the 3S axle from the blue bike.

The B dimension between the bearings was 54 mm on the cotter pin...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Still trying to buy a correct bottom bracket...

Still trying to buy a correct bottom bracket spindle that is for sale in the USA. Will this one work?
Bottom Bracket...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 650
Posted By RustyPeugeot

That did seem like an AI generated story. Great...

That did seem like an AI generated story. Great looking bike though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,419
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Love your bike and it is an inspiration for my...

Love your bike and it is an inspiration for my $10 UO-8 project! I’ll be needing new tires soon too, so glad to read the responses here.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

I need to buy the special tool to remove the...

I need to buy the special tool to remove the fixed cup. Does anyone have experience with this one from Walmart? Is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,191
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Love it! I’m in the middle of trying to get my...

Love it! I’m in the middle of trying to get my own UO8 on the road. Having fun working on my bottom bracket spindle so far!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

markk900 thank you for doing that. My bottom...

markk900 thank you for doing that.

My bottom bracket spindle is 3S!

The drive side fixed cup on the blue bike seems worn to me, so I’ll try to swap in the fixed cup from the rusty white bike....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

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One pedal on the blue UO8 was missing an end cap. Snagged a Made in France...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 07:25 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Thanks! I’m going on vacation for a couple of...

Thanks! I’m going on vacation for a couple of weeks, so I’ll wait to see what happens with your axle swap before I buy a 5N axle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Bad news. With loose ball bearings in there, the...

Bad news. With loose ball bearings in there, the adjustable cup is in too far and no threads to lock it down. I’m guessing I need a new fixed cup or a new axle. With caged bearings installed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Thanks guys, I'm getting it. Yes, I think I have...

Thanks guys, I'm getting it. Yes, I think I have an abundance of plastic shifter levers. haha
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Gotcha. Thanks guys. I'm getting it. I'm...

Gotcha. Thanks guys. I'm getting it. I'm guessing Campagnolo shift cables are more expensive than my $10 bike. haha
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

markk900 Would you have a photo to help me...

markk900 Would you have a photo to help me understand what you mean? I’m brand new to bike repair, so I appreciate all the tips you guys have to help me avoid obstacles along the way.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Mechanically I am thinking that deeper adjustable...

Mechanically I am thinking that deeper adjustable cup didn't resolve the problem. The deeper cup will screw in until the bearings contact the axle. The shallower adjustable cup would screw in and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Got the cotter pin out of the crank on my rusty...

Got the cotter pin out of the crank on my rusty white parts bike in literally 60 seconds or less. Hallelujah!

Cleaned the adjustable cup and loose ball bearings up. Here are photos of the white...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 07:15 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Awesome guys, this is what I was looking for. ...

Awesome guys, this is what I was looking for. haha. I have two rusty UE-18s that I might be able to pull a cup from. They have the cotter pin cranks though, so not sure if they would work.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 06:00 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

I'll post some photos when I take the thing apart...

I'll post some photos when I take the thing apart to put in the loose bearings.
So where does a guy buy new bottom bracket bearing cups for his early 1970's Peugeot UO-8?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 05:26 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Aubergine I think you might be right about the...

Aubergine I think you might be right about the caged bearings causing the binding. I ordered some ball bearings last night, so hopefully that resolves the problem. If not, I think I need to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

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OK I flipped the sealed bearings around and it fits and there are enough...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Thanks again markk900. I’ll try flipping the...

Thanks again markk900. I’ll try flipping the bearings around. I might also try loose ball bearings too since they don’t cost much.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 05:43 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Measured the bottom bracket axle tonight. I’m...

Measured the bottom bracket axle tonight. I’m confused what’s going on, so hopefully you guys can help.

The axle has 3S stamped into it.

A = 35mm
B = 52mm
C = 38mm
D = 124.5mm or 125mm
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 05:42 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

I might have some time this evening to work on...

I might have some time this evening to work on the blue UO-8 after work. If so, I'll pull the bottom bracket axle out and measure the A, B, C, and D dimensions and post back here to see if it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

markk900 thanks for helping. Last night when I...

markk900 thanks for helping. Last night when I was working on it I was thinking the axle was too short and they messed up the conversion.

Since I’m new to working on these old Peugeot bikes, what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 09:13 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

1. Good news is I got the cranks off and opened...

1. Good news is I got the cranks off and opened up the bottom bracket.

2. Cleaned the cups and greased the bearings.

3. Got it back together. Snugged it up so there was no play on the shaft,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

markk900 I sympathize with you, I'm cheap, and my...

markk900 I sympathize with you, I'm cheap, and my blue Peugeot is cheap. I decided that the most fun part of the project is doing all the work myself and learning some new things. The bike has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Bummed that the 24 spline tool costs more than...

Bummed that the 24 spline tool costs more than the bike, but oh well. Ordered the 24 spline tool from ebay. Won't get here for a month....maybe....hopefully....
Guess I need to stick with old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Seat post is something like 26.6 mm or 26.06 mm,...

Seat post is something like 26.6 mm or 26.06 mm, I can’t remember. Polished the seat post while looking at it.

Rear wheel gears appear to be Maillard and made in France. Looks to have 24 splines...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

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Has a modified bottom bracket and cranks....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 11:53 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

What’s the trick to post photos here?

What’s the trick to post photos here?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 11:49 PM
Replies: 2,452
Views: 595,725
Posted By RustyPeugeot

That’s a funny story!

That’s a funny story!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Just shined up the Pletscher cargo rack a bit!

Just shined up the Pletscher cargo rack a bit!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Aubergine thank you for the help so far. I'll...

Aubergine thank you for the help so far. I'll have some time to look at the freewheel on Thursday evening. I'll clean it up and see if I can locate a manufacturer name on it. I'm looking forward...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Last night I got the chain off of the rusty white...

Last night I got the chain off of the rusty white Mixte. I think it is a UE18 because of the strange handle bars and fenders with lights on the front and back. Looking at the back wheel, the white...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

I’m into fixing broken pinball machines and...

I’m into fixing broken pinball machines and playing them. This will be my first time attempting to do the same with an old French bicycle. I am a fixer and user of things. I appreciate restorations,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-07-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 3,630
Views: 1,020,885
Posted By RustyPeugeot

55 and plan to be riding a blue 1971 Peugeot UO8...

55 and plan to be riding a blue 1971 Peugeot UO8 as soon as I get it cleaned, lubed, and repaired!
Forum: Beach Cruisers
05-07-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,387
Posted By RustyPeugeot

You can find some normal people out there on...

You can find some normal people out there on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace, but certainly plenty of weirdos. I’m also into buying broken pinball machines and fixing them up, so the same...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,263
Posted By RustyPeugeot

Aubergine That's a great looking bike. I want to...

Aubergine That's a great looking bike. I want to get the UO8 up and running so I can ride it and keep it. I want to keep it as original as possible within reason. Part of the fun is to get it up and...
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