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Larry Jenkins · 07-22-2015, 03:34 PM

Like most, the threads on my rear axles need a little reforming.

Do I just use a standard 5/8"-18 hex die or a reforming die? What is the difference if any?

What brand do you like? Carbon or HSS?

Thank you!

Larry Jenkins

Bob C · 07-22-2015, 04:20 PM

Your regular threading die will cut new threads where they are damaged,
which you don't really want. A reforming die will move the metal back to where it should be if the threads are not to badly damaged.
The tool pictured is the proper on to fix the threads. You open
it up and install it back where the threads are good then thread it
out towards the end of the axle where the threads are usually damaged.

Bob

Larry Jenkins · 07-22-2015, 04:35 PM

Thanks Bob..

Who offers them?

Larry

Bob C · 07-22-2015, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry Jenkins

Thanks Bob..

Who offers them?

Larry

I got mine on Epay, you have to watch for a deal because the
price goes from $14.50 to $88.00.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_saca...p2045573.m1684

Bob

CarlG · 07-22-2015, 06:01 PM

Don Turley had one on the swap meet a while back, don't know if it's still there or not.

Larry Jenkins · 07-22-2015, 07:03 PM

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Thanks again, Bob and others. Is anyone willing to rent one to me? Need the 5/8"-18 thread for both rear axles.

[email protected]

Larry

larrys40 · 07-22-2015, 07:46 PM

Larry,
I concur with Bob. If you open and chase the threads from the inside out to the edge it will do a good job and pull the threads back to shape for you

Otherwise I always prefer to use thread chasers as opposed to dies .
I would buy one as it is cheaper than an axle and a valuable tool to have
A guy can't have too many tools !

Larry Shepard

BudP · 07-22-2015, 09:26 PM

I have the same tool as Bob C. Bought it from Don Turley. It moves metal and restores the thread. Groves are deepened and lands are built up. It does not cut new threads. As stated, use it from the inside on good thread to the outside (end of the axle). It worked well for me.

Larry Jenkins · 07-22-2015, 09:37 PM

Any one have Don Turley's contact?

Larry

BILL WILLIAMSON · 07-23-2015, 12:16 PM

A THREAD FILE is good, if you just have a couple or three, BAD SPOTS.
Bill W.

07-22-2015, 03:34 PM	#1
Larry Jenkins BANNED Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: East Central Iowa Posts: 1,275	Rear exle threads Like most, the threads on my rear axles need a little reforming. Do I just use a standard 5/8"-18 hex die or a reforming die? What is the difference if any? What brand do you like? Carbon or HSS? Thank you! Larry Jenkins

07-22-2015, 04:35 PM	#3
Larry Jenkins BANNED Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: East Central Iowa Posts: 1,275	Re: Rear exle threads Thanks Bob.. Who offers them? Larry

07-22-2015, 06:01 PM	#5
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,120	Re: Rear exle threads Don Turley had one on the swap meet a while back, don't know if it's still there or not. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

07-22-2015, 07:03 PM	#6
Larry Jenkins BANNED Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: East Central Iowa Posts: 1,275	Re: Rear exle threads Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks again, Bob and others. Is anyone willing to rent one to me? Need the 5/8"-18 thread for both rear axles. [email protected] Larry Last edited by Larry Jenkins; 07-22-2015 at 07:10 PM.

07-22-2015, 07:46 PM	#7
larrys40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St Charles , Missouri Posts: 1,998	Re: Rear exle threads Larry, I concur with Bob. If you open and chase the threads from the inside out to the edge it will do a good job and pull the threads back to shape for you Otherwise I always prefer to use thread chasers as opposed to dies . I would buy one as it is cheaper than an axle and a valuable tool to have A guy can't have too many tools ! Larry Shepard

07-22-2015, 09:26 PM	#8
BudP Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Oakton, VA Posts: 437	Re: Rear exle threads I have the same tool as Bob C. Bought it from Don Turley. It moves metal and restores the thread. Groves are deepened and lands are built up. It does not cut new threads. As stated, use it from the inside on good thread to the outside (end of the axle). It worked well for me.

07-22-2015, 09:37 PM	#9
Larry Jenkins BANNED Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: East Central Iowa Posts: 1,275	Re: Rear exle threads Any one have Don Turley's contact? Larry

07-23-2015, 12:16 PM	#10
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Rear exle threads A THREAD FILE is good, if you just have a couple or three, BAD SPOTS. Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"