thread chaser kit

[36tbird]

After I rebuilt my flattie I learned that it is better to chase the threads with a proper tool and not a cutter for making new threads. I am looking at starting another rebuild soon. Anybody recommend a place to find a thread chaser kit that offers the general sizes of threads in a flathead block, especially the heads?

 

[Ole Don]

I bought a complete kit at a swap meet for 40 bucks. Wish I had done it years ago.

 

[PeteVS]

Check to see if K-D or Lisle has a kit. They're into that sort of stuff.

 

[NDFlathead]

Got mine last year from ARP.

 

[FRANK PKNY]

try MSC 800 521-9520 they are great to deal with and fast. Reasonable to. Frank

 

[jdl]

Craftsman from Sears also makes a thread chaser-restorer kit.
Jim

 

[47Merc]

Mcmaster-Carr starts at about $32.00
http://www.mcmaster.com/#thread-chasers/=75v566

David

 

[flatjack9]

I take an appopriate bolt and file at least three grooves along the length of the threads. Works great and it's mighty cheap.

 

[1oldtimer]

i bought mine at sears for 49.99 and it works great....but it does have metric .

 

[36tbird]

Thanks for the info, everyone.

 

[Andy]

The threads for the heads in a flathead are not standard tolerance. I would use a old stud with a thread cutting groove. I bevel the end to make a simple cutting edge.

 

[36tbird]

Andy, put one in your pocket and show me next meeting.
Lou

 

[Frank The Plumber]

try www. Colonial Tool, home of the big black book of tools