how do i fix a bent thread on a shifter?

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Mar 15, 2007 | 09:22 PM

97C5driver

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how do i fix a bent thread on a shifter?

My ripper has a bent thread at the top which explains why the new **** I bought wont fit it. I sold the **** already so i will have to purchae a new one but need to get my shifter straightened out first.

how do i do it?

It is the very top thread, to the right of that "hole" where the demon key would be inserted.

Mar 15, 2007 | 09:37 PM

mcgilles

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this is a shot int he dark since I've never had mine apart, but do you have a tap and die set?

Mar 15, 2007 | 09:43 PM

Ron C!

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Take a die and chase the threads, use a little tap oil and just turn it slowly. If you don't have access to the proper die, you may be able to use a stainless steel nut of the same thread. If you don't feel comfortable doing this, run it by any capable machine shop. They should be able to do it in just a couple minutes, at little or no charge.

Mar 15, 2007 | 09:46 PM

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use a die and clean up the treads or a thread file, both these tools could be found at Sears
You can use the **** to find the thread size

Mar 15, 2007 | 10:03 PM

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Is it just a small part of the first thread? It may be difficult to start a re-thread die nut if it is on the first thread. If you have a small, fine file, try to file down just the portion of the thread that is bent over. If you can remove just that small portion it won't affect how the **** threads on.

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