Time ATAC springs and end caps?

Scott Gordo

On Jun 19, 4:37*am, "b...@mambo.ucolick.org" <b...@mambo.ucolick.org>
wrote:
> On Jun 18, 2:30*pm, Scott Gordo <blubberp...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I've developed a lot of play on the drive side pedal, and lost the
> > dust cap. Not sure if the cap stablizes the innards somehow (there's
> > about a cm of threads, so it's hard not to assume that it's doing more
> > than keeping dust out, but....)
>
> > Three questions:
>
> > 1- googled around, but couldn't find an exploded diagram of ATACs for
> > a rebuild. Anyone?
> > 2- anyone know where I could find a drive side cap (or both) and
> > springs (mine are around 8 years old and might as well get both at
> > once as I've heard they'll eventually snap?). I'd like to get it in an
> > NYC lbs if possible.
> > 3- same as 2, but online?
>
> You probably have Aliums, because I think those
> are the only variety of Time ATACs with an end cap;
> the plastic bodied ones have a closed end.
> I've not taken an Alium apart. *By reputation, they
> have a bushing that can wear out at the crank end
> where the plastic bodies have a ball bearing, although
> I've never actually done one in. *I'm not sure replacing
> the springs is possible or economical.
>
> Ben

You're right about them being Aliums. They're probably 8 years old or
so, and the model has changed cosmetically a bit since then.

The pedals still turn without any rough spots, which is good enough
for me.

I did a quick test by moving the dust cap from the good pedal to the
one with it missing, and the pedal stopped sliding across the spindle.
Pretty unusual to have a dust cap so integral to the pedal's design,
but hey, who am I to judge?

I hate tossing stuff, so I'm hoping to find a cadaver to graft from.
With that said I'm overdue for some new cleats, the price of which
almost justifies getting a new set....