Murray Westport sizing for new parts

[cave12man]

I'm trying to figure out what sizes a Murray Westport takes. I posted about a new headset a couple minutes ago but need info on some other things like a new BB, crank, pedals, handlebars, seatpost, stem, and handlebars. Well I guess pretty much everything! (I know it's a lot to ask)

For the crank I've found that the most common size is 6 1/2" with 650mm arms which I'm pretty sure matches my current one (which is all rusted out). Would a crank with holes for 9/16" pedals still work? Are the crank widths the same?

For the BB I'm pretty sure the one that I have is 24 tpi so any other one with 24tpi would work as well?

For the seatpost I'm looking at one with a layback style, anyone know if 7/8" (22.2mm) is the norm?

Also need info on the stem and handlebars too if anyone knows of it. Basically I'm wondering if everything has kind of a "universal fit" as I need to replace alot of parts on this bike due to rust (if I can't get it off). Thanks for the help!

 

[user 135]

Generally most parts should clean up good with a little elbow grease. Have you tried some 000 Steel wool with some WD-40? That generally get most rust off.

If you want to buy new parts, most parts are standard unless you are dealing with a Schwinn. The BB is for sure standard. There are usually two sizes of stems 21.1mm and 22.2 mm. It should be written on your old stem. Make sure to buy a stem that will fit your handlebars. BMX and some cruiser/chopper bars are 7/8" and Cruisers, older road bikes and misc bikes use a 1"/25.4mm bars. That measurement is for the center where the stem clamps down. You can buy the crank with a 9/16" pedal holes but that is odd combo.

It may be cheaper to buy a donor bike for the parts needed.

 

[deorman]

A 1-piece crank w/9/16" pedal holes would be a pretty strange animal, I wouldn't like to place a wager on what it might fit. If you're talking about using a 3-pc. crank on a 1-pc. bike, an adapter crank set is needed, the BB system is completely different.
http://www.bikeworldusa.com/index.php/c ... 273583d8f3
If my assumption that we're talking 1-pc. setup is mistaken, 3-pc. are almost all the same, with the exception of French bikes and some really old Italion oddballs.

 

[cave12man]

I'm on my way to the hardware store after work to grab some steel wool. I read that trick somewhere else too but haven't tried it yet. Hopefully most of the parts will come clean with that trick and a little diesel.

I ordered a new BB and crank last night, thanks for the heads up. I've been seeing cranks (yup we're talking 1-piece) with 9/16" holes everywhere, which is strange because I thought it was an odd combo too.

The stem after looking VERY closely at it is 21.1 and fits a 1" handlebar. Seatpost is a straight 7/8" so I think I'll be getting this one. I was going to get the one with the support but i think with the angle of the seapost tube it'll be angled back too much.

 

[jtmasters68]

I'm on my way to the hardware store after work to grab some steel wool. I read that trick somewhere else too but haven't tried it yet. Hopefully most of the parts will come clean with that trick and a little diesel.

I ordered a new BB and crank last night, thanks for the heads up. I've been seeing cranks (yup we're talking 1-piece) with 9/16" holes everywhere, which is strange because I thought it was an odd combo too.

The stem after looking VERY closely at it is 21.1 and fits a 1" handlebar. Seatpost is a straight 7/8" so I think I'll be getting this one. I was going to get the one with the support but i think with the angle of the seapost tube it'll be angled back too much.

I've got an old Murray Westport I found at the dumpster a couple weeks ago. I know thos is an ancient post, but it gave me some good info on measurements. One thing...use P Blaster with 0000 or 00000 steel wool is perfect. The Blaster really loosens the rust big time. I use finer than 3 0 steel wool, just to be safe on the chrome.