Thread size/pitch.

[CraigClickner]

Hi All

I just pulled the steering wheel off my cub 104. That was an ordeal because shaft and wheel were rusted together pretty solid. It took a bearing splitter, a wheel puller, a hammer, and about a gallon of PB Blaster.

In any case, to make a long story short...my efforts resulted in boogering up the threads on the shaft. My plan is to buy a thread die to clean the threads up (any advice to the contrary would be appreciated). I was hoping someone could tell me what the original thread size and pitch are so I can buy the correct die. Thank you.

 

[kphill]

Dies that large are expensive and just to use once is not worth it.. If you take off the steering assembly and take it to a local small machine shop they may be able to repair it for you...

 

[IHinIN]

I’m almost certain the thread is 5/8”-18. A thread file would be cheaper and each file has 8 different pitches on it.

 

[kmcconaughey]

I also believe it's 5/8" - 18 thread. I have a chaser kit similar to this one that I have used a bunch of times to clean up threads:

Thread Chaser Kit

 

[jpaulus]

5/8-18 die $10 or less