RescueDad

Hey guys. I have two spindle shafts that have some buggered up threads on them and was looking to borrow a thread repair tool. Something like this is what I think I need http://www.nes.co.il/158905/Nes-1A-5...Inches-4-19-mm

In the interest of full disclosure, these are spindle shafts from my John Deere mower. IIRC, the OD is 5/8" with a 13 pitch. I know it's not C3 related, but I do own and drive a '70 Vert Just wondering if anyone could help me out. I'm in the Raleigh/Clayton area. Thanks, Kevin

oldalaskaman

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/southeast-42/
might get better help

mark6669

Just take them to any machine shop and have them chase them should be cheaper than shipping tools 2 ways.
Mark

wcsinx

Just go to Ace or any HW store. A 5/8" die is < $10.

markids77

I would first determine whether the thread is SAE or Metric. Go to Deere.com and look around a bit under the parts tab for commercial and consumer products... you will be able to pull up a parts breakdown for your model. Record the part number of the nut which fits the damaged threads. Next find a section of the website called PartsExpert... under that tab you will find a part specification search... plug in the nut part number and you'll get the actual inch/metric dimensions for that part. Now go to a local hardware and purchase the correct die for less than a decent lunch costs... and next time you need blades or an oil filter you'll be able to tell the parts weenie at the dealer what you want by part number!

RescueDad

Thanks for the replies. I did what Mark suggested and stopped by the NAPA/Walker Auto machine shop on Six Forks yesterday at lunch. Dropped off the spindles and picked them up after work...good as new for only $15.