Dragonslayer Posted April 1, 2012 Share #1 Posted April 1, 2012 I did a rookie thing and screwed up (I hope not big time). To make a long story short, What size tap should I use to clean the female starter threads out on the inside of the drive shaft that the Flywheel bolt screws into? And where can I get one? It looks like a M12 x 1.25 thread pitch. I've tried Sears, Harbor Frieght, Northern Tool and NAPA. None of the sets they sell have that particle size included in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted April 1, 2012 Share #2 Posted April 1, 2012 OK, in my mind the flywheel and the drive shaft have very little in common, and I'm trying to envision how they are related in regards to what you are talking about. Somehow I think I'm going to need a more complete description or more detail or both,, maybe a picture. Off hand I think you are meaning pumpkin and drive shaft,, but I could be wrong,,, been that before once,, long time ago, but I still remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonslayer Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share #3 Posted April 1, 2012 OK, in my mind the flywheel and the drive shaft have very little in common, and I'm trying to envision how they are related in regards to what you are talking about. Somehow I think I'm going to need a more complete description or more detail or both,, maybe a picture. Off hand I think you are meaning pumpkin and drive shaft,, but I could be wrong,,, been that before once,, long time ago, but I still remember.Sorry Your right, My Bad....I meant to say Crank shaft. You know the tapered shaft the Fly wheel goes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted April 1, 2012 Share #4 Posted April 1, 2012 I think my kit has one, but I'm not home until tomorrow,, will look then, but now I know what you are looking for,,,, a m12x1.25 tap,,, if your measurements were correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingy Posted April 1, 2012 Share #5 Posted April 1, 2012 You are correct about the 12-1.25 threads. I have a spare bolt if you need it, it is the drilled variety, stator oiler. I only found the bolt, not the internal bar for the oiler. I also have a tap that size I can lend you. Let me know if you want it, I can put in mail tomorrow. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonslayer Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share #6 Posted April 2, 2012 You are correct about the 12-1.25 threads. I have a spare bolt if you need it, it is the drilled variety, stator oiler. I only found the bolt, not the internal bar for the oiler. I also have a tap that size I can lend you. Let me know if you want it, I can put in mail tomorrow. GaryThanks Gary but my bolt and oil rod are ok it's the starter threads on the inside of the shaft I buggered up. And thanks for the offer to loan tap but I just placed an order to McMaster Carr should be shipped this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted April 2, 2012 Share #7 Posted April 2, 2012 Hey Bill, I guess I should have hand-delivered and offered install for ya!! Just a good laugh between mekanikin' indibiduals!! I've done the same thing before..... Good luck, Dano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonslayer Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share #8 Posted April 2, 2012 Hey Bill, I guess I should have hand-delivered and offered install for ya!! Just a good laugh between mekanikin' indibiduals!! I've done the same thing before..... Good luck, Dano Hey you work was fine, I was the dummy. I'm just hoping I can recover for the cost of a tap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted April 2, 2012 Share #9 Posted April 2, 2012 OK, Curiosity is getting the best of me. HOW did you manage to bugger the threads in the crankshaft???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingy Posted April 2, 2012 Share #10 Posted April 2, 2012 OK, Curiosity is getting the best of me. HOW did you manage to bugger the threads in the crankshaft???? My guess is flywheel puller. Don't ask how I know this. It is also related to why I have a 12 x 1.25 tap. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonslayer Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share #11 Posted April 3, 2012 My guess is flywheel puller. Don't ask how I know this. It is also related to why I have a 12 x 1.25 tap. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted April 3, 2012 Share #12 Posted April 3, 2012 And that says it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonslayer Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share #13 Posted April 5, 2012 And that says it all. Got the taps from McMaster Carr. Ordered Monday showed up on Tuesday (Great Service). The tap seemed to work fine and bolt threaded no problem. What is the Ft/Lb spec for the flywheel bolt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankd Posted April 5, 2012 Share #14 Posted April 5, 2012 Tight.....94 ft/lb Glad things worked good with the tap.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted April 5, 2012 Share #15 Posted April 5, 2012 Dang, somebody beat me to the punch......... Book says 130Nm (13m-kg, 94 ft-lb) if you need all that...... Otherwise, as tight as you can get it!!! Good recovery there Bob Dano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted April 5, 2012 Share #16 Posted April 5, 2012 Got the taps from McMaster Carr. Ordered Monday showed up on Tuesday (Great Service). The tap seemed to work fine and bolt threaded no problem. That's good to hear Bob. Sure makes for one of those cliff hanger moments though don't it? You gonna LOVE that new engage clutch. It's one of those mods you do and never have to give it another thought. Dan's Da Man! And kudos to Squeeze to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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