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Re: Spit Rear Axle Nut

To: VINCENR@transamerica.com
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Spit Rear Axle Nut
From: emanteno@ix.netcom.com
Date: Fri, 6 Sep 1996 14:56:07 -0700
On 09/06/96 08:04:00 you wrote:

>What I need is a 15/16 fine thread "thread chaser" (or die from a tap and 
>die set).  The problem is that I have not been able to find such a large die 
>anywhere! 

I got a large die (I think it is 3/4"), fine thread, to perform this very 
function for TR4 axles 
from a well equiped NAPA store in Glenview, IL. Have you tried a NAPA?

>I did try taking a spare axle nut, cut it in half with a hacksaw, clamped it 
>together on the remaining threaded portion of the shaft and backed it off, 
>but all that did was destroy the threads on the nut, and did nothing to the 
>axle.

The threads on the nut are no match for those on the axle.

>So, does anyone have either (1) a source for a die that size or (2) a better 
>idea?
>
>Second question - Am I correct in assuming that the output flange should be 
>turning in the 
>opposite direction when shifted into reverse? 

Yes

>If so, did I somehow 
>mis-align the shift forks (it seems to be fine in all other respects)?

Probably. Good luck.

Irv


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