Quote Originally Posted by Graham Breeze View Post
Which red blooded boy didn't?

I once spent 6 weeks in the steam loco. works of a coal mine during which we replaced the white metal bearings on one of the engines. I was 19, it was a wonderful experience and I still remember the fitter's name.
Just remembered I used to do my freewheel as well, knock the end cap off and repack it, a piece of cotton to hold the pawls in while you slotted the top back on, I think I’ve got an old Maillard block in the shed, I might knock it apart for old times sake although I probably won’t be able to see the ball bearings now