axle thread help [Archive]

bigred110

08-08-2003, 11:07 PM

The previous owner of my tri-moto messed up the axle thread (bolts down the hub). They put the wrong sized nut on it. The threads got like flattend when they put the nut on.
Is their a way to fix the threads on it? I've went to home depot and sears and I couldn't find anything, the size that I need. The size of the axle nut is 20, and I couldn't get the nut started either.

skippy

08-08-2003, 11:27 PM

some people grab a thin saw blade to "cut" the threads to start the nut on,, couldnt find a tap and die set w that in it? use plenty of oil and give a try!

speed20

08-09-2003, 01:35 AM

If you cant get the nut on.....you could always drill a hole in the hub & axle and put a bolt and nut on it....like they do with the lawnmowers and stuff....thats what me and my friend did when he got his ytm200

Howdy

08-09-2003, 03:53 AM

You should be able to go to NAPA and get the correct die to fix the threads. It won't be too cheap though. They might be able to fix the thread for you also.
Thanks
Howdy
P.S. I have a 175 axle ( with correct nuts ) if you want to replace it.

ANTI-QUAD

08-10-2003, 08:51 AM

the same thing happend to a friend of mine, he had to order a die from a machine shop.

deathman53

08-10-2003, 12:19 PM

did you try to fix it with a thread restoring file, I've fixed many swingarm bolts, axle bolts, ends of axles with it, I payed $9 for it from snapon and it was worth every penny. Its a bit time consuming on a axle thread, but it works.

bigred110

08-10-2003, 06:08 PM

I really haven't fixed yet, planning on going down to napa on monday. I just put bigger bolt and put a cotter pin it for now.
Howdy do you have a chain tnsioner for a 80 yt125?

Howdy

08-10-2003, 08:22 PM

I really haven't fixed yet, planning on going down to napa on monday. I just put bigger bolt and put a cotter pin it for now.
Howdy do you have a chain tnsioner for a 80 yt125?

I should have one. I need to check to be sure.
Howdy

ttyR2

08-11-2003, 01:49 AM

You need to reform the threads that are there though, as opposed to cutting new ones. Most die's won't necessarily straighten threads, and may remove them completely.

Howdy

08-11-2003, 07:35 AM

You need to reform the threads that are there though, as opposed to cutting new ones. Most die's won't necessarily straighten threads, and may remove them completely.

You are 100% correct. One thing about using a die to fix threads is to be 100% sure you have it lined up correctly when you start. Other wise you do more damage.
My dad had a thread cleaner years ago that you could slide it over the bad end till you got the good threads. Then you tighten it down and spin it off. It worked slick as can be. To bad it was for SAE bolts only and not metric.
Howdy