Jim suggested using a tap -- there are thread chasers that are made to
*cleanup* threads while taps are made to *create*. I bought a set from
Sears for my MGB restoration - the chasers are *much* easier to use on
existing threads.
Check this out - "A thread chaser is essentially a slightly undersized tap
that will clean threads without removing any metal. It should be used on any
old parts where bolt ..."
With detailed info available at -
http://www.advanceautoparts.com/english/youcan/html/res/res20021201tr.html
Good luck!
Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D)
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 12:58 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Problem with threads on rear hub
What I fear is that the threads in the hub are too sloppy to engage
the threads properly. And looking at the cost of a new hub is a shock!
I cleaned up the threads in my 190D with a tap. So far, so good.
A used hub is an excellent alternative, they very rarely go bad.
-- Jim
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