stearing stem thread size

[stu75]

i am restoring a '71 roadster and the thread on the stearing stem between the yolks is knackered. was woundering if anyone could tell me the right size die to use to re cut it. its easy enough to measure but i want to be shure to get the right pitch

 

[L.A.B.]

According to one parts supplier, the stem nut is 7/8" x 14 tpi, so the stem thread is 7/8" UNF.

 

[stu75]

thanks for that i have no excuse not to carry on now

 

[debby]

I think the thread pitch changed at some point. I bought a new nut for my 750 from OldBritts and it didn't fit - wrong pitch. Yet according to the parts listings they're all the same from 71 on.

I ended up reusing the old nut.

Debby

 

[stu75]

i might try that . thanks . all i have to do now is remember where i put it.