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Steering Threads

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Timothy Bierley, Oct 13, 2022.

  1. Oct 13, 2022
    Timothy Bierley

    Timothy Bierley Member

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    I removed the steering wheel and threads on the steering shaft got messed up just on the first thread. Does anyone know what thread pitch.
     
    Timothy Bierley, Oct 13, 2022
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    Rick Whitson

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    Welcome from Michigan, Tim, need to know what year your Jeep is someone here will know.
     
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    Timothy Bierley

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    Sorry my bad. It is a 1953 M38A1.
     
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    colojeepguy

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    Jeepenstein

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    WTn800

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    Welcome from W. Tennessee; that file repair tool is normally stocked a your local Napa store.
     
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    Howard Eisenhauer

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    I use a 3 corner file for fixing threads, always works well.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Oct 14, 2022
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    Timothy Bierley

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    I had dig though my tools and found a thread file.
     
    Timothy Bierley, Oct 14, 2022
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