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StephenO
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Name: Stephen O'#039#039Rourke
Long Shot
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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?
Cheers
Stephen
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Re: Long Shot
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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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Discovery 4 Causeway
Name: Stuart Clink
Re: Long Shot
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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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StephenO
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Re: Long Shot
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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.
Cheers
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Re: Long Shot
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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
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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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Sooty
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Name: mike robertson
Re: Long Shot
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September 26, 2014, 10:09:41 PM »
this shouls be it
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/11-16-x-16TPI-TAP-UNS-HSS-UK-MADE-PLUG-/360182753437?pt=UK_BOI_Metalworking_Milling_Welding_Metalworking_Supplies_ET&hash=item53dc90a89d
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Sooty
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Name: mike robertson
Re: Long Shot
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September 26, 2014, 10:11:51 PM »
left hand thread
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/11-16-x-16tpi-PLUG-TAP-16-tpi-UNS-LEFT-HAND-HSS-/160777370010?pt=UK_BOI_Metalworking_Milling_Welding_Metalworking_Supplies_ET&hash=item256f13f99a
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StephenO
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Re: Long Shot
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September 26, 2014, 10:13:07 PM »
Lol I could buy 2 new rods for that.
Cheers though
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Name: Ian Stuart
Re: Long Shot
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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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StephenO
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Name: Stephen O'#039#039Rourke
Re: Long Shot
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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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