Re: [T3] Collecting stamps

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   If you chose to go back to the original threads here is a method I have 
used to convert 6 lug Jeep hubs to 5 lug Jeep hubs;
   - tap the offending hole up to the next size that will give clean 
threads, a fluted(cutting type tap) is adequate here
   - bugger the threads(crimp threads with pliers) of a (minimum)grade 5 
bolt or piece of "althread"
   - install buggered bolt or "althread" into tapped hole with epoxy(note: 
if you can't get a grinder or file to the back side then only extend one 
pitch of thread out of the hole).
   - let the epoxy dry
   - flush the bolt/althread with the surface the backing plate mounts to
   You now have solid metal to drill and tap back to the original size hole 
using your backing plate as a pattern to locate the hole. I would use a 
non-fluted tap at this point(doesn't cut threads, it deforms the metal like 
rolled threads), but I've used cut threads with adequate results.
    I just can't get stuck on the idea of licking stamps!
Tom Hay
'72 Vagrant Variant




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From: Henrik Larsson
To: Type 3 Mailing list
Subject: [T3] Collecting stamps
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2001 00:25:18 +0200
Maybe I should start collecting stamps instead.... I was removing the
backing plates ('68 Notch) today and found that some PO had destroyed
the threads in the steering knuckle. He then simply drilled the
remaining threads out and the steering arm is now only held by the nut
that holds the backing plate. Is this safe, or am I looking for a new
steering knuckle?
By the way, the small bolt that holds the backing plate is a M7! Why
didn't VW use a M6 or M8 instead?
Henrik Larsson, Sweden
'64 and '68 Notches
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