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StephenO

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Long Shot
« on: September 21, 2014, 08:49:48 PM »
This might be a long shot but would anyone happen to have a left hand tap to fit a HD steering rid. The threads are damaged in mine but my local guy doesnt have one and they are a fortune to buy?

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Stephen
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Re: Long Shot
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2014, 11:46:36 PM »
Track rod end thread must be a "Landrover" size as a tap and die set never has a matching thread. Origional Sumo bars made by Martin Speck had 2 right hand threads until he aquired a left hand tap which he said he had had  specially made.  On the other hand do you really want a steering component with a damaged thread?.
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Re: Long Shot
« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2014, 12:20:06 PM »
As you are restoring a thread you could make your own taps out of old track rod ends.  PM or phone me if you want to try that.
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Re: Long Shot
« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2014, 10:37:38 PM »
Thanks both,

The threads aren't too bad to be honest. I've also tried using an old tie rod with grinding paste but think it needs machined. Took it to a place but they never had the proper kit.

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Re: Long Shot
« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2014, 11:20:34 PM »
Hi Stephen, if thread just needing cleaned, get an old rod end, cut 2 or 3 spiral flutes in it with a hacksaw, this gives any swarf some where to go, screw that in same as using a tap,ie back and forward, lubricating with oil.
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Re: Long Shot
« Reply #5 on: September 23, 2014, 08:29:19 PM »
 What kind of band has spiral flutes in it & what kind of music do they play?
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Re: Long Shot
« Reply #6 on: September 26, 2014, 10:09:41 PM »
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Re: Long Shot
« Reply #7 on: September 26, 2014, 10:11:51 PM »
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Re: Long Shot
« Reply #8 on: September 26, 2014, 10:13:07 PM »
Lol I could buy 2 new rods for that.

Cheers though
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Re: Long Shot
« Reply #9 on: October 01, 2014, 02:13:29 PM »
Quote from: StephenO on September 26, 2014, 10:13:07 PM
Lol I could buy 2 new rods for that.

Indeed, but if you were to be making bars...... ;-)
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Re: Long Shot
« Reply #10 on: October 01, 2014, 11:43:17 PM »
True, definitely a market for them at the right price.

Get me some orders and I'll consider it 😉
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