what size die do i need to clean up threads

[outofcontrol]

i have some threads that need cleaned up on my driveshaft, fx1, do you know what size die i need to clean it up

 

[oxnard111]

i'm not sure of the thread pattern there, but you might have trouble getting the die to slip over the very end of the shaft at the spline end... not sure though.

 

[restosud]

ox,if the prop fits then the die will as well:bad3:
don't know the size but it's going to be hard to find one with left threads.

 

[crammit442]

i have some threads that need cleaned up on my driveshaft, fx1, do you know what size die i need to clean it up

This is probably one of the best tools you can have for things like this.
http://www.watcon.com/Catalog_Pages/Metric_Thread_File.htm

 

[outofcontrol]

I was going to take it to a machine shop as well as the old prop , i do not want to spend the money on the tap and die as it would kill me.I thought if I could find the size I needed I could call around first, the alternative on the driveshaft would be to grind the first 5-6 threads off

 

[outofcontrol]

thanks crammit, i will def go that route if i can not find the size, for only 15, you can't go wrong

 

[crammit442]

thanks crammit, i will def go that route if i can not find the size, for only 15, you can't go wrong

If you're in a hury and need it before Randy(Watcon) gets back from world finals, McMaster Carr or any Snap On truck has it also.

 

[Kaveman]

If you're in a hury and need it before Randy(Watcon) gets back from world finals, McMaster Carr or any Snap On truck has it also.

Yup! Used my Snap On set to repair the driveshaft on an old tigershark.

 

[outofcontrol]

thanks, did you happen to see what size it is

 

[crammit442]

thanks, did you happen to see what size it is

You just match the pitch to the correct side of the thread file(it has 8 different metric thread pitches). If you have a pitch gauge it's easier, but you'll see once you have the file in your hand. It'll make sense.:biggthumpup:

 

[Kaveman]

You just match the pitch to the correct side of the thread file(it has 8 different metric thread pitches). If you have a pitch gauge it's easier, but you'll see once you have the file in your hand. It'll make sense.:biggthumpup:

x2

it was one of them

 

[Kny21]

better option from here.....

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00952105000P

or

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00942275000P

 

[MADMAT]

Nice info man. Mine need cleaned up too next time its apart.

 

[crammit442]

better option from here.....

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00952105000P

or

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00942275000P

Those may be handy, but a neither has a die big enough to use on a driveshaft. A die the correct size for a shaft will cost more than the entire sets you listed.

 

[Kny21]

Those may be handy, but a neither has a die big enough to use on a driveshaft. A die the correct size for a shaft will cost more than the entire sets you listed.

Yes, but they come with the thread file needed... having a somewhat complete set of T&D and 2 files for $50 is better than one for $15. Plus I'm sure he'll get it quicker than waiting on Watcon to come back from WFs. :bigok:

 

[crammit442]

Yes, but they come with the thread file needed... having a somewhat complete set of T&D and 2 files for $50 is better than one for $15. Plus I'm sure he'll get it quicker than waiting on Watcon to come back from WFs. :bigok:

Oops.......I didn't see that they included the files also.....:doh: