Cutting threads on a steel rod requires a die set. A cutting die is the sister tool of a tap. A tap cuts threads into material, and a die cuts threads around material. When the threads are cut …

There are two ways to bend stainless steel rod, one requires force and the other requires heat. When you bend a stainless steel rod mechanically with a press brake, you create a bend that …

The introduction and widespread use of hex-head nuts and bolts came as a result of innovation in engineering and metallurgy. Hex-head nuts and bolts and the tools to use them require close …

The 440 used a forged crankshaft. The main crank journals were 2.75-inch, and the rod journals were 2.375-inch. The crank was secured in the block with two bolt main caps. Later four-barrel …

Most GM vehicles have a preset rod bearing clearance prerequisite of .001 to.003 thousandths. Bearings are offered in oversize increments to compensate for worn or inaccurate sizing of the …

Find the size of the fastener you need to thread into the cast iron on a drill and tap chart. Follow the line on the chart representing the fastener size to determine the drill-bit size. For example, …

Helicoil inserts allow you to replenish the threads, even if the threads are completely removed from the bolt hole, a common occurrence with aluminum threads. The procedure for installing …

Jun 12, 2017 · Installation Tip the bed up on one side and thread a length of threaded steel rod into each mounting hole on the bed. Pick up the bed, align the mounting pins with the mounts …

Easy out bolt or screw extractors can be used to remove a stubborn screw or bolt that has seized up because of over-tightening, rust or cross threading. Properly used, easy outs can often …

The qualities that make aluminum lightweight create problems when you are creating a threaded hole in the material. Drill bit and taps used on aluminum will clog as they remove material from …