[Healeys] steering wheel nut

[Bob Spidell]

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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