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De dion thread size please
scoop - 18/6/06 at 08:18 PM

Can anyone tell me the thread/bolt size for the axle where the panhard rod connects. Since painting i cant seem to get anything in the hole
Steve.


Gav - 18/6/06 at 08:29 PM

1/2" or M12 carnt remember which

[Edited on 18/6/06 by Gav]


ned - 18/6/06 at 08:33 PM

its m12. i know because its a 1/2" rodend and i had to pack it out to fit nicely with the m12 bolt. there is an old thread somewhere when i posted about it..

if you painted it you might need to run a tap through it or try a high grade bolt with some oil to clean the thread up.

Ned.

ps http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=38827

[Edited on 18/6/06 by ned]


scoop - 19/6/06 at 06:06 PM

Many thanks. Cant get a tap in 'cos its on the car so ill try the bolt thing next.
Thanks again.
Steve.


scoop - 21/6/06 at 05:05 PM

Ned, i think i have just forced an m12 bolt into the the wrong hole. That was bloody hard work
Its fits now anyway