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Stripped Thread Help
I have a 1979 Chev K10 with front wheel locking hubs.
The locknut and spindle thread (at the outer edge) has been partially stripped. The thread that is not damaged is still usable. I cannot remove the inner adjusting not because of the stripped portion. I have tried to grind the stripped thread away (protecting the good thread by undoing the adjusting nut up to the stripped thread) using carbide grinding bits. All I have achieved is destroying the bits and polishing the stripped thread. I cannot use a steel file because the access is limited. How can I remove the stripped thread? I believe the spindle is forged steel. I have contemplated using a cold steel chisel, but do not want to attempt until I have more info on possible solutions. Hoping someone can help Regards Tony |
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On something that old I'd get to a boneyard & buy a spindle &
associated parts needed first, then destroy them if you need to to get it apart. You will find that the spindle itself unbolts from the actual steering knuckle so all is just nuts & bolts. For the bearings, I'd check on new stuff there but providing you didn't spin a bearing, your rotor will be reuseable. Good luck. |
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Tks for the advice.
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"Tony" > wrote in message oups.com... > I have a 1979 Chev K10 with front wheel locking hubs. > > The locknut and spindle thread (at the outer edge) has been partially > stripped. The thread that is not damaged is still usable. I cannot > remove the inner adjusting not because of the stripped portion. I have > tried to grind the stripped thread away (protecting the good thread by > undoing the adjusting nut up to the stripped thread) using carbide > grinding bits. You can't use carbide grinding bits on something like this. What would work is to use a high speed cutting wheel (cut off tool) run the nut out to the end of the good threads, then use the cutoff tool to make a deep cut into the nut, then a hammer and chisel will split the nut. This will allow you to get everything apart. Ted |
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