RE: [ST] RE: Stainless steel linkage

[Gaske David G DLVA <GaskeDG@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I went to the McMaster site and saw those prices too.  Did now know the hex
dies were just for thread cleaning, know I do, and as GI Joe say, Knowing is
Half the battle. I will measure and think about letting you do it.  I have
no desire to add yet another 1 time use tool to shrinking garage. Can you do
Ti?  Not that I have any idea where to pick up a short rod of the stuff or
what it would cost, it would be cool to know, that despite the press
reaction to the RS, that I have a titanium shift linkage!!!! 

David "Lost Dawg" Gaske
'00 Sprint RS (yellow)
Fredericksburg, Va.  USA



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From: Nowak, Nick [mailto:n.nowak@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2001 1:10 PM
To: 'ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx'
Subject: RE: [ST] RE: Stainless steel linkage


David,
You need the secret handshake, a wink, a nod, and most importantly a case of
beer.  Seriously, the thread is M6 X 1.0 left hand, and is not a common size
in the US.  It is most definitely not something you will find at sears or
any local hardware store.  The McMaster Carr catalog www.mcmaster.com lists
a 1"dia round adjustable die.  The part number is 2596A11, and they run
about $30 each.  You will also need a die stock 25565A21 for about $10.
These are not the same as the hex dies which are sold at sears.  Hex dies
are designed primarily for cleaning up existing threads.  You must use an
adjustable die to properly cut new threads.

Alternately, if you only need one shaft, I could make you one in stainless
with new stainless nuts.  It would cost $15 including postage.  If you want
to check how much thread you have left on your existing shaft, a stock shaft
measures just under 5.5"

Nick "the dirtbag"
'00 Yellow RS 

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