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Offline SimonHolyfield

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Crankshaft threads
« on: 21.02. 2019 21:45 »
Chaps,

I need to clean up the oil pump drive thread on a crank I've just acquired. It looks like 9/16 - 18 BSC, left hand.

Am I right, and can anyone recommend a good way of cleaning it up?
cheers

Simes

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Re: Crankshaft threads
« Reply #1 on: 21.02. 2019 22:36 »
Should be 9/16 x 20 tpi cycle left.

I just run a die down it if the treads need cleaning.

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Re: Crankshaft threads
« Reply #2 on: 21.02. 2019 22:41 »
a very good way would be having a nice man with a lathe who likes to help people for a packet of park drive, before my older brother had to move house and lose his heated workshop he did one for me in his big lathe both ends where someone had been very naughty with it,  *bash* sorry mate I can't help you and don't know a man who can until we've built another shop *work* *whistle*

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Re: Crankshaft threads
« Reply #3 on: 21.02. 2019 23:36 »
If I can get it in my lathe I'll do just that. No luck finding a die!
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Re: Crankshaft threads
« Reply #4 on: 21.02. 2019 23:59 »
good plan even if you have to take the flywheel off *smile*

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Re: Crankshaft threads
« Reply #5 on: 22.02. 2019 04:15 »
I've had good results with a thread restoring file if the damage isn't too severe.

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Re: Crankshaft threads
« Reply #6 on: 22.02. 2019 06:23 »
Die is available but being an odd ball size is a bit pricey.
If you only need to clean up a bit of damage buy a new nut, they are readily available.
Cut the old one in 1/2 lengthways, file then stone the cut fact flat.
Place the 2 halves at the bottom of the thread , clamp them together then work them up the thread to the end.

If you are going to use lock jaw pliers to hold them then cut through the flats.
If you are going to use a toolmakers ( or other type ) clamp then cut through the points so you have a flat spot to hold on to.
The nuts are high tensile steel & will hold a good edge
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Re: Crankshaft threads
« Reply #7 on: 22.02. 2019 06:51 »
Hi Simon,
LPR Tools in Victoria Australia have them for A$35.

https://www.lprtoolmakers.com.au/cycle-bscy-20tpi-split-button-dies-7-16-to-3-4/

In my experience they are likely to be UN, which is almost identical to BSCy.
I used one recently to clean up the thread on the clutch mainshaft. It did the job well.
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Re: Crankshaft threads
« Reply #8 on: 22.02. 2019 07:51 »
https://www.rdgtools.co.uk/acatalog/20TPI_Left_Hand_Taps_and_Dies.html

Saw this but haven't made contact to check stock. 9/16 x 20 tpi l/h cycle die is listed at about £10 + VAT.

If you can get it in the lathe there's more control over thread angle, which I like.
Terry
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Re: Crankshaft threads
« Reply #9 on: 22.02. 2019 09:18 »
Simon, the phrase "Clean Up" makes me think of the very similar "Just needs a little bit of welding for MO.T "

 Usual problems include a mushroomed end, caused by unprotected hammer blows to the crank end in an attempt to drive the crank through the pinion gear.  Here a lathe is a must, to establish any runout or bending. A light cut to remove the damage to the first and second threads and cut a tapered lead is a good start.
  For a pulled or crossed thread, the nut trick is a good one which works well, following a needle file to chase the thread back to the end. Cycle thread files are not very common. Starting from the pinion end, the hardened nut will realign the thread after the worst damage has been removed with a file. If you try this, just a single cut on one side of the nut may be enough to allow it to open to pass loosely over the damaged area. Clamp up, not too tight, and work it back down to the end with a dab of cutting compound. It may take several passes and successive tightenings, so keep trying a new nut and the oilpump drive until you are happy with the thread.

  Tracy Tools, in Torquay, Devon hold a good range of taps and dies, and are nice folks to deal with.

 Swarfy.

 

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Re: Crankshaft threads
« Reply #10 on: 22.02. 2019 09:35 »
The easiest way I've found is by using a two piece die and assemble it on the flywheel end and run it outwards. Unfortunately, I'm down Penzance or I'd sort it fir you.
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Re: Crankshaft threads
« Reply #11 on: 22.02. 2019 09:39 »
I like Tracy Tools as well.

I'll have a look at setting it up on the lathe, though there is some damage to the centre drill hole which makes me think ill need a fixed steady to clean that up first...
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Re: Crankshaft threads
« Reply #12 on: 22.02. 2019 22:02 »
I also like Tracy Tools but couldn't see a l/h die like the one you need in their listings.
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Re: Crankshaft threads
« Reply #13 on: 22.02. 2019 22:39 »
Don't Tracy do a left hand in all dies at increased cost?

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Re: Crankshaft threads
« Reply #14 on: 23.02. 2019 10:27 »
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a packet of park drive,

Good god berger that's a blast from the past
All the best - Bill
1961 Flash - stock, reliable, steady, fantastic for shopping
1959 Rocket Gold Flash - blinged and tarted up  would have seizure if taken to  Tesco