The Threaded rod I used is 1/2 diameter--cheap to replace I just need to do
it and have seen some procrastintors in TRs ( I looked in the mirror) . I
like the 3/4 rod better-Thanks, Mike Andrews TR2inLA
> [Original Message]
> From: <Dave1massey@cs.com>
> To: <tr3driver@comcast.net>; <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Date: 6/18/2006 1:12:58 PM
> Subject: Re: [TR] TR3A Front Suspension Disassembly
>
> In a message dated 6/18/2006 1:32:53 PM Central Standard Time,
> tr3driver@comcast.net writes:
> > Out of curiosity, Mike, what size threaded rod did you use ? I used
3/4",
> > and
> > although there is some wear after 4 uses, it looks good for at least
another
> > 4
> > uses to me. I also oiled the threads generously with the same
synthetic oil
> > I
> > use in the crankcase; and used an impact wrench to turn the rod via
double
> > nuts
> > on the bottom.
> >
> Home Depot (or Ace Hardware) threaded rod is grade 2. It is also a
fastener
> thread. It works and it is convenient but it is not ideal. Harder grade
of
> threaded rod is available from McMaster-Carr, but then so is Acme thread.
I
> went that route in a fit of perfectionism (which comes over me on rare
> occasion). I also got a thrust bearing. The pitch is more aggressive
which means less
> turning (I don't use an impact wrench). After about half a dozen uses I
see
> no signs of wear.
>
> But Home Depot rod is cheap, readily available and expendable. So
keeping
> replacement rods around is not a problem.
>
> Dave
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