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By paul2748 - 9 Years Ago
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I have a buggered thread. on a steering column.. I don't want to use a die on it as I'm afraid that it will not match the good threads when I get down to them.. I ran across a tool that mounts on the good threads and you turn it to repair the bad threads
The tool is NES 1A (NES is the manufacturer). Any one have any experience with this tool? Any recommend any thing else that doesn't cost an arm and a leg?
Thanks
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By charliemccraney - 9 Years Ago
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I don't know about that tool.
There are thread files which can be used to clean up bad threads.
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By Rono - 9 Years Ago
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I use my thread file quite a bit. Make sure you know the correct number of threads per inch by using a thread gage first.
Rono
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By 62bigwindow - 9 Years Ago
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I've used a small triangle file a lot of times to clean up threads.
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By PF Arcand - 9 Years Ago
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Is that tool you refer to a "chaser nut"? If you can carefully determine the threads per in of the shaft, the correct chaser should dress them, if started properly.
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By Cliff - 9 Years Ago
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The poor mans way, take a nut of the right size, cut it in half, put both on the good part of the threads, clamp them with a hose clamp, then back it off with a wrench (pliers is best).
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By paul2748 - 9 Years Ago
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Thanks everyone - I used a combo of the methods and got it straightened out.
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