John Greenslade Posted November 18, 2002 Share Posted November 18, 2002 I need to clean up the threads on by stub axle, damaged an upper thread while removing and having difficulty starting new nut. I know a 1 1/16th" socket fits the nut but does anyone know the thread size for running a die over the threads. I assume it is metric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zcarnut Posted November 18, 2002 Share Posted November 18, 2002 You need a 20mm x 1.5mm die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike240zt Posted November 19, 2002 Share Posted November 19, 2002 Just went through this myself and i used a hacksaw to clean up the threads. And chased it with a new stub axle nut. But if you can get the appropriate die then go for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Thurem Posted November 19, 2002 Share Posted November 19, 2002 There are thread files available, all the major tooltrucks have em. basically its a file with grooves to match the threads. Thure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted November 19, 2002 Share Posted November 19, 2002 I do not know the thread size but unless you have access to threading dies that large.... it may be cheaper to take it to a machine shop or ? to re-chase the threads.Or invest in some needle files and a new nut, and file and repeat fit with the new nut until the threads are chased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgkurz Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 You need a 20mm x 1.5mm die. Does anyone know where I could order this die? My local hardware store has a 20mm with a 1.5 pitch but it's a course thread so it must not be a 1.5mm pitch. I've completely destroyed the first 1/4 inch of the threads... Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagz Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 I ordered one online from the Snap-On site. I don't remember the thread pitch (might have been 1.25). I should be able to get the Snap-On part number when I get home tonight. EDIT: John (jgkurz), I just noticed you are in the Portland area. I live in Hillsboro and work in Lake O. I'll loan you the Die I bought, if there is some place we can meet up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgkurz Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Wagz, I think I got it figured out. The 20mm x 1.5 pitch die I bought is the correct one for the stub axles. For some reason it visually looked way off. I bought a thread gauge and it's definitely 1.5. Thanks for the offer. By chance, are you a member of NorthwestZ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagz Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Yep. 20 x 1.5 is correct. I double-checked mine tonight. For anyone else interested, the Snap-On part # is RD7-5 and can be purchased online for $7.35 plus shipping. John - I vaguely remember having the same problem: I thought it was the wrong die at first, but it finally cut/cleaned the damaged threads and worked fine. I don't belong to NorthwestZ. Are there many members in the PDX area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgkurz Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Yes, there are members in the Portland metro area. I haven't been able to participate in many functions yet, but it seems to be a great group of folks who love their Z's. They are based out of Salem, but often have functions in the Portland area. For $50.00 a year I thought I'd give it a try. http://www.northwestz.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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