what size tap?

mstatedog · Post by **mstatedog** » Wed Jul 14, 2004 7:03 pm

what size tap do I need to chase or cut new threads in the end of a tie-rod on a ball joint front end??

thanks,
mstatedog

Bruce2 · Post by **Bruce2** » Thu Jul 15, 2004 2:23 am

M14x1.5, same as a 68 and up lug bolt.

mstatedog · Post by **mstatedog** » Thu Jul 15, 2004 6:28 pm

thanks, thats the tap I bought...just seemed to cut a little deeper than the original threads.

mstatedog

Kubelmann · Post by **Kubelmann** » Thu Jul 15, 2004 9:46 pm

It only seems to cut deeper because you are removing the oxides that have formed and built up. What are you doing about chasing the left hand thread side. I ask because I have an original Long 181 tie rod that needs the left hand thread chased adn know that a left hand threaded tap is pricey.. K-mann

mstatedog · Post by **mstatedog** » Fri Jul 16, 2004 5:39 am

Actually I just need to do one side. I have narrowed a beam for my bug and will be cutting some length off each tie-rod....so I don't need the other one. When I run the tap through, it does take a hair of fresh metal off...its not cross-threading. This is why I initially asked the question about the tap size.

thanks,
mdog

Augie · Post by **Augie** » Tue Jul 20, 2004 10:43 pm

I bought RH and LH taps from MSC. That is Manhatten Supply Company. I think they have a website, I use their catalog, which is about the size of at least two phone books. There are other supply houses out there, I have had good luck with MSC.