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Offline Johannes

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BSA B31, front wheel spindle
« on: 26.08. 2013 21:03 »
Hello,

My name is Johannes and I am a new member of this amazing forum. I started to restore a B31 from 1953 and I have a problem!
The thread in the sliding tube of the fork is slightly damaged and has to recuted. I measured the size of the front wheel spindle but it is not so easy. I believe it is a 9/16-20LH thread. I looked for a tap a figured out it is common for bicycle pedals. I borrow a tap from a bicycle dealer. However, the tap started to clamp after 2 rotations and I stopped. Now I am not sure whether it is due to the condition of the thread or the size is wrong.
I would appreciate if somebody can tell me the right size.

Regards
Johannes
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Re: BSA B31, front wheel spindle
« Reply #1 on: 26.08. 2013 22:46 »
Hello, and welcome to the forum. You may get some help here for your B, but this is 99,5% an A7A10 place, and we'll be there to help when you buy yourself a twin!
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Re: BSA B31, front wheel spindle
« Reply #2 on: 26.08. 2013 23:47 »
G'day Johannes.
That size sounds right. Check the tpi of the tap against the axle thread. It may have been butchered long before you got it.
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Re: BSA B31, front wheel spindle
« Reply #3 on: 27.08. 2013 10:24 »
yep cycle is 26tpi up to and including 7/16,then goes to 20tpi but 7/16 can be both
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Re: BSA B31, front wheel spindle
« Reply #4 on: 27.08. 2013 13:52 »
Heres a helpful thread chart in PDF format so you can download it


http://www.gerardsgarage.com/supportfiles/Threading_Tables.pdf
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