BBSHD binding

[huffinandpuffin]

When I torque the Lekkie onenut to specified 50nm it causes the crank spindle to bind. This makes no sense to me.

 

[fechter]

Possibly the bolts are a little too long and hitting something. Washers might help.

 

[ak136]

Are you sure you have a gap between the casing and the frame? There should be a little gap otherwise you are bending the casing and possible causing the crank to bind

 

[huffinandpuffin]

Where is the gap you’re referring to? Bending the motor casing? Is that possible? Thanks

 

[ak136]

Left side circle, there should be a gap

 

[huffinandpuffin]

The only place it contacts the frame is at the bottom bracket shell which is standard for installation. Since the motor casing is actually independent of the spindle I don’t know how one can affect the other. Mystery!!

 

[ak136]

Can you take pictures of your instalation?

 

[huffinandpuffin]

I did my first install of a BBS02 over 12,000 miles ago, and have removed, serviced and reinstalled countless times since then. It’s not installed incorrectly.