My mechanic father showed me an old mechanics' trick: take an extra nut and
file or hacksaw 3-4 grooves across
(perpendicular to) the threads. Makes a reasonably effective die.
Bob
On 6/22/2011 5:38 AM, John Vrugtman wrote:
> Had that same problem with my non adjustable column. Talked to Bruce Philips
>at Healey Surgeons; he recommended
> getting two nuts, using one as a die. Worked great.
>
> John
> 64/66 BJ8s
>
> On 6/22/2011 7:05 AM, Bob Haskell wrote:
>> Ira,
>>
>> I doubt that you'll be able to find a die at the local hardware store. The
>non-adjustable column I have isn't in
>> great shape either. The OD measures 0.775", but that's probably low. The
>pitch looks to be 20 TPI. 13/16-20? I
>> don't find a match in the various British threads(BSF, BSC, BSPP, etc).
>It's not metric (20-1.25).
>>
>> If you have an extra nut, you could use it as a die by slitting it (split
>nut).
>>
>> Hopefully, someone will come up with a more definitive answer.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Bob Haskell
>> AHCA 3000 Mk I registrar
>> http://www.ciahc.org/registry_3000mk1.php
>>
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