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What size tap to clean implement threads ?

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What size tap to clean implement threads ?

Postby rick 48 cub » Thu Nov 02, 2006 11:25 pm

Hi All,

What size tap should I purchase to clean out the threads for the many bolt holes in the cast iron of the Cub. I believe that I turn the bolts with a 1" wrench.

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Postby Rick Prentice » Fri Nov 03, 2006 12:55 am

Rick. Should be 5/8-11, and yes, you used a 1" wrench or socket.

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Postby Bus Driver » Fri Nov 03, 2006 6:44 am

For cleaning the threads, especially the ones in the rear drive housings, a bottoming tap will be the better choice. For the rear drive housings, be sure to remove packed debris from the holes to provide full depth for the bolt.
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Postby Matt Kirsch » Fri Nov 03, 2006 8:03 am

1" wrench? Installing the fast hitch last weekend, I needed a 15/16" for all the bolts. Reeeeeeeally needed a 15/16" socket for my breaker bar, and wouldn't you know it, that is the ONLY socket my set doesn't come with? Goes straight from 7/8" to 1". :roll:
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Postby Steve Butram » Fri Nov 03, 2006 8:19 am

Matt my guess is the mounting bolts for your hitch were replacements . All the tapered mounting bolts I have encountered on my cubs have been 1".I'm surprised that your socket set had the 7/8 most don't.
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