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01-25-2022, 03:55 PM | #1 |
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Thread Chase Kit Recomendations
So I need to chase all the bolt holes in my flathead block and know enough to not use taps, rather thread chase tools. I have done a preliminary google, saw some stuff on Amazon, but many of the kits have a metric content, which I don't want/need. Anyone have a kit/brand recommendation or is it better to buy individual ones as needed? I will check with my local Ace Hardware but I believe I'll end up having to order something. Thanks!
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01-25-2022, 04:10 PM | #2 |
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Re: Thread Chase Kit Recomendations
I'll send you mine to use IF you like!!!! Thread chasing/cleaning kit NOT a tap and die set
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01-25-2022, 04:14 PM | #3 |
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Well, that is very generous,... I'm not opposed to buying a good kit, or perhaps you have accumulated these over time. I will PM you. Thank you.
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Re: Thread Chase Kit Recomendations
I was lucky bought a Craftsman set when Sears was going belly up, looks a lot like the one in the picture I paid less than $50. I didn’t think I would use the metric, but I have used it on my truck, wife’s Toyota and lawnmower in addition to the SAE on a couple of flathead blocks.
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Why not cut a slot in a few necessary bolt sizes to create (for next to nothing) your own chasers? DD |
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True, I have done that once or twice. Just looking for an excuse to buy more tools.
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Ya, that's the sort of thing I'm thinking of.
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I forget who actually makes it (Apex tool maybe), but it the same kit sold on Snap On trucks, etc. Make sure you get the US-made one. Well worth the purchase. |
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01-25-2022, 05:13 PM | #10 |
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I bought one from Summit Racing. Seems to work well and it was $37.99
Summit Racing part #SUM-900199 - Summit Racing™ Complete Thread Cleaning Kits Also had to buy 2 individual ones from eBay for head coolant ports and drain cock ports in the block. |
01-25-2022, 05:32 PM | #11 |
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For any Newbys reading this thread, don’t even chase the threads on an early banjo if you can help it. Those threads are made purposely tight to help prevent oil leaks. They still need Locktite, but they should not spin in easily with your fingers.
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Very, very good advice. |
01-25-2022, 06:43 PM | #13 |
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I'd done this very often during my career. This method aids in removing the debris at the same time. Just apply a small amount of grease...
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Pick up that inexpensive kit from Summit and you'll see the difference. Chasers have been life savers when trying to reuse old Ford bolts and nuts. |
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I believe you Tim.
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01-25-2022, 09:26 PM | #17 |
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I see you are from Wisconsin, you must be familiar with Fleet-Farm I purchased a set of thread chasers from Fleet-Farm.
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Jawco is a brand made in U.S.A.
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01-25-2022, 10:28 PM | #20 |
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Ok, I will show my ignorance here by asking why not use tap and die set to clean up the thread on used nuts and bolts on anything? I have a good (Hanson) tap and die set and have used it for years to clean threads on any rusty or damaged threads I've had to work with. No ill effects that I've ever noticed.
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