I'm in deep doo-doo

[Bob/Kansas City]

If anyone has an old vintage clamp on style external thread repair tool that I can use to repair the 5/8" - 18 threads on a '29 rear axle shaft that they would sell please let me know.
Thanks
Bob/KC

[sinbad339]

Here's an alternative some have used...

https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=150569

[Bob/Kansas City]

That's an excellent video and a great idea! I may have to resort to that if I can't repair the current threads.

[Patrick L.]

I'm not sure what kind of toll you're looking for, I'm confused which is kinda normal.

Have you tried chasing the threads with a die or thread file ?

[Bob/Kansas City]

it looks like this but for fine threads.

[BeerInaBag]

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[Bob/Kansas City]

that tool starts at 1/14" o.d. which is much too large. Model A axle is 5/8" But thanks for trying!

[1931 flamingo]

Don Turley, who is a member here and posts frequently had one for sale a while back if I remember correctly.
Paul in CT

[Bob C]

Here is one that Don Turley has for sale. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=284050

[McMimmcs]

Originally Posted by Bob C

Here is one that Don Turley has for sale. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=284050

You can’t go wrong buying from Don Turley!

[Bob/Kansas City]

Thank you ! This is exactly what I'm looking for. I've messaged Don Turley to see if he still has one available.

[Tim Ayers]

Originally Posted by Bob/Kansas City

Thank you ! This is exactly what I'm looking for. I've messaged Don Turley to see if he still has one available.

I have that tool that I got from Don. You are welcome to borrow it. Should fit in a USPO flat rate envelope so shipping to and from should be under $20.

Send me a message if you'd like to borrow the tool. I won't be able to get it out to you until Wednesday at the earliest. We've gotten hammered with snow.

Can't go wrong with getting one from Don as well. Great tool to have and it will save your hide in jams like this.

Found this thread. Kind of coincidental
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=150569

[McMimmcs]

Originally Posted by Tim Ayers

I have that tool that I got from Don. You are welcome to borrow it. Should fit in a USPO flat rate envelope so shipping to and from should be under $20.

Send me a message if you'd like to borrow the tool. I won't be able to get it out to you until Wednesday at the earliest. We've gotten hammered with snow.

Can't go wrong with getting one from Don as well. Great tool to have and it will save your hide in jams like this.

Found this thread. Kind of coincidental
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=150569

That was very kind of Tim!

[redmodelt]

If the threads just need clean up, get a thread cleaning file.

[Bob C]

There are also split repair dies. https://www.threadtoolsupply.com/mur...air-58-18.html

[Big hammer]

Originally Posted by Bob C

There are also split repair dies. https://www.threadtoolsupply.com/mur...air-58-18.html

In a pinch would cutting a grade 8 nut like the pictured tool work? Put the nut on and with a 6 pt socket back it off.

[alexiskai]

Originally Posted by Big hammer

In a pinch would cutting a grade 8 nut like the pictured tool work? Put the nut on and with a 6 pt socket back it off.

I think it would just bind. You don't have a way to align the threads of each half, and the socket isn't going to force the two halves together like the split die would.

[Jacksonlll]

Make sure the problem is not with the nut. Try a new one.

[Slowmotoring]

Just curious why it has to be a clamp on style or split die? A “normal” die wont work?

[Bob C]

Originally Posted by Slowmotoring

Just curious why it has to be a clamp on style or split die? A “normal” die wont work?

Usually the damage is at the end of the axle so you need to start
near the hub where the threads are good and work towards the
damaged area.