Switching Parts Between Bikes - Bottom Bracket in Question

"rosco" wrote in message
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I'm looking to move some ~15 year old 7 speed Dura-Ace parts over to a
different bike. The "donor bike" seems to have an Italian threaded bottom
bracket (Shimano BB-7400 36x24T) whereas the "recipient bike" is English
threaded. The Shimano square taper double crankset is still in very good
shape, so I'd like to save it.

Can someone confirm that the BB-7400 36x24T is indeed Italian? Secondly,
what English threaded bottom bracket would folks suggest? I'm looking for
something of only decent quality. After about a year, the parts will
return
to their original bike (assuming I can then afford a new Campagnolo parts
set).



Thanks to Andrew, Sheldon and Peter for your wonderful assistance!