Somehow I've manged to damage the first two threads on one of the rear half shafts. Am I correct in thinking that the thread is 7/8" UNF - 14 threads per inch?
And if so that this will be the correct die nut?
http://www.engineeringsupplies.co.uk/7834-p-8820.html
Rear Hub Nut Thread
You are correct with the thread size.
As for the Die nut you would be better with a split die like - http://www.engineeringsupplies.co.uk/78 ... -4772.html
As you can adjust the die to a bigger size for easier starting and the first pass, on the down side you would have to buy a suitable holder for it.
Another answer is a thread file like -
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Unified-UNC-U ... Swxp9W7EYL
I have also rescued damaged threads with careful use of a hacksaw blade and a triangular file.
Good Luck
Stuart
As for the Die nut you would be better with a split die like - http://www.engineeringsupplies.co.uk/78 ... -4772.html
As you can adjust the die to a bigger size for easier starting and the first pass, on the down side you would have to buy a suitable holder for it.
Another answer is a thread file like -
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Unified-UNC-U ... Swxp9W7EYL
I have also rescued damaged threads with careful use of a hacksaw blade and a triangular file.
Good Luck
Stuart
Hub Nut Torque Setting
I've got the hub nut on now after cleaning the thread of the half shaft up with a die nut but cannot find a torque setting for it.
Any clues as to what I should be tightening it up to?
Thanks
Any clues as to what I should be tightening it up to?
Thanks