C1 Steering shaft thread

[Timothy A.]

Does anyone know the size of a die that I would need to clean up the threads on the steering wheel shaft were the steering wheel mounts? The threads are getting a little "loose" and it makes me nervous. Thanks, Tim

[Barry H.]

Re: C1 Steering shaft thread

Timothy, It is 1/2" 20 TPI N/C thread. Just pulled one out of the rafters.
Barry

[John H.]

Re: C1 Steering shaft thread

Does anyone know the size of a die that I would need to clean up the threads on the steering wheel shaft were the steering wheel mounts? The threads are getting a little "loose" and it makes me nervous. Thanks, Tim

Tim -

It's either 1/2"-20 or 9/16"-18; don't have one here to check.

[Barry H.]

Re: C1 Steering shaft thread

Sorry all, it is N/F National Fine or SAE Thread.
Barry

[Timothy A.]

Re: C1 Steering shaft thread

Tim -

It's either 1/2"-20 or 9/16"-18; don't have one here to check.

Thanks guys for the info. I'll check this weekend. The nut is not backing out or anything so I may just leave it alone for now.Tim

[Dennis C.]

Re: C1 Steering shaft thread

Thanks guys for the info. I'll check this weekend. The nut is not backing out or anything so I may just leave it alone for now.Tim

Tim,
Don't forget to stake the nut after tightening. That will prevent the nut from backing out. A center punch hit with a hammer in two or three locations will do the job.

Dennis