Tie Rod Thread Size
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Tie Rod Thread Size
I need to purchase a tap to clean up the left hand thread on one of my tie rods. I did a search on here and found two different sizes mentioned, 11/16 - 18 and 5/8 -18. Can anyone confirm? Thanks.
Adam Smith
GPW 80535, 11-19-42
MBT 2470, 8-42, USA #0160905
GPW 80535, 11-19-42
MBT 2470, 8-42, USA #0160905
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Re: Tie Rod Thread Size
The large size was not introduced until post war. Yours should be 11/16th. The tie rod is probably cheaper than the tap though. Check Ron's inventory.
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Re: Tie Rod Thread Size
Also inspect your rod very well; they are quite thin and if you have rust inside, that makes it thinner; not something you want to break.
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Re: Tie Rod Thread Size
Thanks for the information, appreciated.
Adam Smith
GPW 80535, 11-19-42
MBT 2470, 8-42, USA #0160905
GPW 80535, 11-19-42
MBT 2470, 8-42, USA #0160905
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