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By dennis22 - 4 Years Ago
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Hi guys,
Just wondering if anyone can tell me what size tap I will need to chase/clean out the main cap threads?
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By Hoosier Hurricane - 4 Years Ago
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Dennis, it is 1/2-13.
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By dennis22 - 4 Years Ago
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Perfect Thanks John!
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By paul2748 - 4 Years Ago
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Conventional wisdom is to use a thread chaser rather than a tap as the tap may cut the threads a tad.
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By dennis22 - 4 Years Ago
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Thanks Paul,
I have ordered an ARP chase kit
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By charliemccraney - 4 Years Ago
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Here is another style, with a large assortment, a thread restoring kit. I have a Craftsman version of this (older, Made in USA) and it is a quality product. The threaded portion is more like a standard nut or bolt thread but flutes are cut into the threads, similar to taps and dies for dirt and grime removal. They are hardened so that you will strip a thread quite effortlessly, if you use the wrong thread pitch by mistake. Guess how I know.
The thread files are also very useful.
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