Rear Spindle thread

[John M.]

What is the thread size on the rear spindle on the half shaft flange side.
Thanks for any help

[Joe L.]

Re: Rear Spindle thread

John-----

It's an "oddball", non-standard thread size of 3/4-20. You won't find a die of that size in any hardware store, although dies are available.

[John M.]

Re: Rear Spindle thread

Thanks, Joe. You just saved me a from a lot of driving.

[Philip Whitaker Member# 2024]

Re: Rear Spindle thread

John,

If you are needing to clean up the threads you can purchase the thread chaser that you will need from JAWCO Tools. Phone:1-610-376-2019. I purchased one from them and it was delivered within a week. The total cost with shipping was about $10. I couldn't find a mechanic or machinist in town that had one.

Phil

[Clem Z.]

there are "thread files"

made by "eiff & nestor co" lykens,pa called "nu-trix. they are files that have thread pitches cut into them and they are great for touching up screwed up threads

[John M.]

Re: there are "thread files"

Thanks guys. I got the nut and will have a close look at the threads tonight. Hopefully, you won't hear from me tomorrow!

[Clem Z.]

if the threads in the shaft are not too bad

you can take a nut and file "grooves" into the nut to act like a die and help clean up the threads. i use "never sieze" for lube when i do this.

[Clem Z.]

mistype should be threads ON the shaft *NM*

[John M.]

Re: mistype should be threads ON the shaft

Thanks for the help. We used a thread file and then started a castle nut on backwards to act as a die, sort of. It worked and the car is back on the road.