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mini692
PostPosted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 12:38 am 
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Anybody know what size the steering shaft thread is on a mini(ie where the steering wheel goes on and that huge nut keeps it from falling off.I bought a new nut but have found out the thread on the shaft is a bit knarled so need to find out size so I can get a die nut and recut the thread.And if any body has a die nut to re-thread it in Brissy that I can borrow or buy.any help would be great.cheers Steve
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It is very fine, NOT a standard UNF etc thread, I doubt you will buy a dienut this size.
Put the shaft in a lathe and get the thread `chased' to clean it up.
Or chamfer the edge where damaged, and then clean up with a thread file.

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PostPosted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 9:14 pm 
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Thanks Ill try the first option.someone just told me it was a whitworth thread so will try to get a die nut somewhere failing that its out with the steering shaft(BUGGER)lot of hassle to get a damn nut to thread.anyway thanks for your answer.cheers
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whitworth won't be the one, whitworth is one of the coarsest of threads...

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 2:47 pm 
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Possibly brass??
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