Anyone have a good recommendation for an M12 x 1.5 thread chaser? I'm having a lot of trouble finding one locally, and I've called all the local fastener and tool stores. Lots of taps, but no chasers.
I need to clean out my head bolt block threads.
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Anyone have a good recommendation for an M12 x 1.5 thread chaser? I'm having a lot of trouble finding one locally, and I've called all the local fastener and tool stores. Lots of taps, but no chasers.
I need to clean out my head bolt block threads.
Dave
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You need a tap not a chaser. Threads need to be cut further into block. Other wise head bolts will bind and provide false torque readings.
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I just grind most of the taper end off a tap and use that to chase the threads. That lets me also tap the holes better at the bottom if it's not a through hole.
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Would something like this be sufficient?
https://www.amazon.com/Uxcell-Flute-...ds=m12-1.5+tap
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If you go to a large auto supply they should have it but you may have to buy a whole kit to get just the one size. Or they could order it for you.
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I found something locally
Dave
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