thread chaser

[zachm611]

hi, i was just wondering if anyone has a link to a good thread chaser to use before installing head studs. all i can find around town is just a tap and die set. thanks for the help,

Zach

edit: is this what i am looking for? http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=arp-912-0006

 

[jdub]

Yep...that would be it (seems kinda pricey). You can use a bottom tap as well.

 

[zachm611]

do you have a link to one that you think would be a cheaper but still as effective alternative?

 

[jdub]

Try these guys:
http://www.mcmaster.com/

Pretty sure you can get a metric bottoming tap for $18-20.

 

[jetjock]

http://letmegooglethatforyou.com/?q=M12+x+1.25+bottoming+tap

I'm sure getting to use this a lot

 

[7Mboost]

$8 from Driftmotion.

http://store.driftmotion.com/static/Itemtap12x125.php

 

[Poodles]

I broke a thread chaser doing mine, real tap did much better (but you have to be careful not to crossthread it).

Thread chaser tries to repair the thread without removing metal, usually there is a ton of scale and rust in the holes so it won't work...

 

[suprarx7nut]

$8 from Driftmotion.

http://store.driftmotion.com/static/Itemtap12x125.php

I used this with great success. I'd recommend it. Driftmotion is a great vendor as well, in case you need anything else...

 

[IJ.]

If using a Tap use a T Handle please.

 

[zachm611]

thanks for the replies i had no idea DM sold one. i'll order it tonight. thanks again

Zach

 

[Poodles]

YES!!! T-handle is required!

Not using one is like using a socekt without a ratchet, it's just won't work right (and why I didn't mention it...)