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
>
> On 06/22/2011 01:02 AM, I Erbs wrote:
>> Howdy,
>> Still plugging away on my BT7
>> Right now I need the size and pitch of the steering wheel nut on a
>> non-adjustable column?
>> I think I found the nut, but the threads on the shaft don't look
>> great and I
>> want to chase them with a die.
>> TIA
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