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06-23-2006, 10:41 PM | #1 |
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How to guess size of a nut
I purchased a tilt colum from an individual on this site and after installing it I realized that it does not have the nut to hold the steering wheel on. Anyone got an idea about how and where to purchase one. I am guessing NAPA may have one but I am unsure what size and thread count. Help please. Thanks
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06-23-2006, 10:43 PM | #2 |
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Re: How to guess size of a nut
is there a nut on your old column?
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06-24-2006, 12:26 AM | #3 |
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Re: How to guess size of a nut
If I remember correctly it is 1/2 inch
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06-24-2006, 01:00 AM | #4 |
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Re: How to guess size of a nut
I was thinking 5/8" fine thread.
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06-24-2006, 07:04 AM | #5 |
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Re: How to guess size of a nut
The old column's nut didn't fit. It was too small. Bought a 5/8 and 1/2 inch fine thread's from Lowes and the 1/2 was too small and the 5/8 was too big.
I am thinking about wrapping the bolt in playdo, split the playdo off and take it to a bolt shop just wanted to see what ideas this group had. |
06-24-2006, 07:11 AM | #6 |
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Re: How to guess size of a nut
1/2 too little, 5/8 too small, do they make a 9/16's?
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06-24-2006, 10:07 AM | #7 |
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Re: How to guess size of a nut
Yes a 9/16 x 12 and a 9/16 x 18 Most of the wheel nuts I've seen are fine thread.
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06-24-2006, 11:14 AM | #8 |
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Re: How to guess size of a nut
9/16-18 would be the fine thread! But am not sure what size is required.
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06-24-2006, 11:41 AM | #9 |
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Re: How to guess size of a nut
mine was a 1/2 corse thread.
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06-24-2006, 01:41 PM | #10 |
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Re: How to guess size of a nut
If the wheel is off go to your local hardware store.Usually Lowes or HD has the bolt/nut guage.They are simply a plastic piece with holes and tabs whose sizes correspond to bolt and nut sizes.They can be hung on the wall or toolbox for easy access.They also come in metric and 'Mellican.
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Re: How to guess size of a nut
sounds like a special thread, so you have to buy replacement part. Kinda like Harley in the old days had a 1/4-24 thread!
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but i measured a used one I have and it says 16 not 18 unless the threads have stretched on it. Its also 13/16" across flats A 1/2-13 bolt will not go through it and a std 9/16-12 is a course thread so it won't even start. So its either a 9/16-18 or in between and as you say may be special. Last edited by mbgmike; 06-24-2006 at 04:47 PM. |
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06-24-2006, 05:16 PM | #14 |
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Re: How to guess size of a nut
My tilt is 9/16' fine thread. The standard columns are 1/2' fine thread.
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Re: How to guess size of a nut
The only way to be sure of the threads is to use a thread pitch guage. It fits in the threads and will give you the number on the guage that fits. If I had a clue where mine might be I would check my spare tilt and know for sure.
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Re: How to guess size of a nut
It was a 9/16-18 and Lowes had one in stock. It is much thicker than needed but from what i am looking at it should not bother anything. Thanks for all the advice.
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[QUOTE=john]My tilt is 9/16' fine thread. The standard columns are 1/2' fine thread.[/QUOT
maybe I shouldn't throw the used ones I have in the same box Hey I lived in the late sixties and 70's Mike |
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