Sprocket nut

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kell
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Sprocket nut

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Description: Is the nut that holds the tranny sprocket on regular thread or reverse

Is the nut that holds the tranny sprocket on regular thread or reverse? Talking about the old four speed trans.
panwars
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Re: Sprocket nut

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Post by panwars »

They are left hand thread. at least all the ones I have ever done. That is right to loosen left to tighten. I have no idea why, since they spin left they should be right hand like the engine sprocket. Maybe someone knows?

Have fun, Scott
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