Steering box output shaft threads HELP! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tomatocity · 07-14-2005, 06:15 PM

The threads on a steering box output shaft were damaged when the box was dropped. What size thread chaser do I need to correct the threads? Any help will be appreciated. Any ideas how to correct the threads?

70short/step · 07-14-2005, 06:36 PM

Since it is off the truck, I would just take it to a machine shop near you and have them do it. They have what it takes and bet you will get it done for under $20. I think that would be worth it to know it wont get messed up any further.

krue · 07-14-2005, 06:59 PM

For $20 go to Napa and get a "thread file". It has 8 different thread pitches that it will clean up. Is handy as all get out. Hardest part is keeping it in your toolbox.

tomatocity · 07-15-2005, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krue

For $20 go to Napa and get a "thread file". It has 8 different thread pitches that it will clean up. Is handy as all get out. Hardest part is keeping it in your toolbox.

Thanks krue, I will get one tomorrow.

Does anyone know the size of the output shaft and what guage thread it is supposed to be? It would be nice to know. Thanks.

07-14-2005, 06:15 PM	#1
tomatocity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 1,255	Steering box output shaft threads HELP! The threads on a steering box output shaft were damaged when the box was dropped. What size thread chaser do I need to correct the threads? Any help will be appreciated. Any ideas how to correct the threads? __________________ Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck.

07-14-2005, 06:36 PM	#2
70short/step Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 1,579	Since it is off the truck, I would just take it to a machine shop near you and have them do it. They have what it takes and bet you will get it done for under $20. I think that would be worth it to know it wont get messed up any further. __________________ For every person with a spark of genius, There are a hundred with ignition trouble. 70 Short/Step Last edited by 70short/step; 07-14-2005 at 06:36 PM.

07-14-2005, 06:59 PM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	For $20 go to Napa and get a "thread file". It has 8 different thread pitches that it will clean up. Is handy as all get out. Hardest part is keeping it in your toolbox. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

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