Damaged front end stem

[kehughes]

I recently took off an aftermarket front end to go stock. When I started putting the Hydra glide front end on, the nut wouldn't tighten down enough to pull the lower tree up to the lower cup. The nut would just stop about a 1/4" short. So I pulled it back off and noticed some damaged threads. Not terrible, but enough to stop the nut. Anyway, I don't have a thread gauge and was wondering if anyone new the threads per inch? I was thinking I could get a die and run down on it. Is this the right idea or do I need to take it to the machine shop or get a new stem(this one is straight)? Also the stem is considered 1" for the die size, correct? Thanks

[awander]

I don;t know the TPI, but if you can get one in the right pitch, a thread file would probably be a better investment. It will usually have 8 different thread pitches on it, and is great for fixing/restoring damaged threads.

[1450]

I don;t know the TPI, but if you can get one in the right pitch, a thread file would probably be a better investment. It will usually have 8 different thread pitches on it, and is great for fixing/restoring damaged threads.

snap on, sells the thread file

[Bosheff]

Stem is indeed 1"....bosheff

[58flh]

Awander is correct---Also a die is made to cut threads, you would actually want a chaser or a thread-pitch file as was said before!. Good-luck & its nothing to worry about--10 minit fix)--58flh

[steinauge]

IIRC its 1"X24tpi.

[kehughes]

Cool. Im looking for the thread files. You don't know how much I appreciate all you experienced guys helping me out. I don't know how I'd get by without this site. Thanks again.

[jibhead]

tis 1 x 24 and get the right thread form. had to do the same on my inline springers . dia cost about£54

[rainman]

mcmaster carr PN 2542A41...try here: http://www.mcmaster.com/#thread-repair-files/=e2tvf2" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Probably a helluva lot less expensive than snap-on, and just as good quality.