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**BIG ORANGE** · 10-09-2011, 09:28 PM

To chase the threads on a 67/72 sterring column shaft? The 1st few threads got messed up while removing a stering wheel today.
Thanks

lazypineapple · 10-09-2011, 09:40 PM

Try a tread file. the are a lot cheaper than a Die. you would use once.
everybody needs one in their Tool box.

and you get 8 different thread pitches

**BIG ORANGE** · 10-10-2011, 06:46 PM

I got a friend that has die's, want have to buy one but need to know that sizes! I think something like 1/2 x 24 or something like that.......

10-09-2011, 09:28 PM	#1
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,764	What size Die to use? To chase the threads on a 67/72 sterring column shaft? The 1st few threads got messed up while removing a stering wheel today. Thanks __________________ Things happen for a reason!

10-09-2011, 09:40 PM	#2
lazypineapple Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Granbury ,TX Posts: 268	Re: What size Die to use? Try a tread file. the are a lot cheaper than a Die. you would use once. everybody needs one in their Tool box. and you get 8 different thread pitches

10-10-2011, 06:46 PM	#3
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,764	Re: What size Die to use? I got a friend that has die's, want have to buy one but need to know that sizes! I think something like 1/2 x 24 or something like that....... __________________ Things happen for a reason!



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