TR6 Asking for info on tap and die sets for TR6

[2wrench]

Does anybody know where to obtain a tap and die set
to accomodate the threads on a '74 TR6?

This would be a nice resource, wouldn't it?

 

[BritBox]

I've had a Hansen set for over ten years and it covers most of what you'll find on a Triumph--mostly SAE Fine Thread. I think any standard, complete set should take care of the majority of what you'll need to do. I pretty routinely "chased" old fittings and bolts to get them to thread better.

I'm not sure when the TR6 switched to metric brake line fittings, but I'm sure someone else on the forum will have an answer.

 

[bash]

You can get them at Sears, Harbour Freight, pretty much any hardware store. Most of the threads are fine (UNF or the American equivalent TLA) i.e. #10-32, 1/4-28, 5/16-24, 3/8-24. There are a few fasteners bigger than that (rear shock mounts are 7/16-20, for example) and a few coarse threads (air cleaner to carbs are 5/16-18) but the above list covers pretty much everything. If you have a late TR6 then there are metric threads at the caliper, but probably not worth buying a set of metric taps for that!

Hope that helps
Alistair

 

[YankeeTR]

Most of the USA made sets are made by Hanson...even those sold from the tool trucks.

The cheaper import ones will work OK as a thread chaser but don't have the good heat treatment and metalurgy to do any real work...IMHO.

 

[Brosky]

Agreed. If you're buying, buy a good set. You DO NOT want to drilling out broken taps, even cheap ones.

I have a Vermont American metric and standard set that seems to cover the bulk of the TR6 needs. This is them below on Dale's soon to be T/A. These also carry a lifetime replacement warranty.

https://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.com/xq/asp/prodid.55270/TID./qx/product.htm

 

[Tinster]

Nice photo Paul,

When you mentioned you had run a tap thru the
threads in the T/A I thought that was pretty slick.

I always replace PDO Pedro's K-mart bolts and nuts
with new grade #5 or #8s. But there are some threaded
components in the car.

Since I have the rear suspension out of the passenger's
side, and will soon be replacing the front suspension as
well, do you recommend I purchase a set of taps and dies
from Sears? I have seen kits at our local sears auto dept.

No, the T/A has NOT arrived after you posted it 8 days
ago by Priority Mail. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/nopity.gif Our tax dollars very slowly at work.

d

 

[AweMan]

I agree, Buy the best you can afford.
Quality taps stay sharp longer. Cheap tap and dies get dull, dull taps break! I can tell you from experiance you ARE NOT going to drill even a cheap tap out anytime soon, Short of having a set of diamond tipped drill bits,
M.H.O.
Kerry

 

[Tinster]

Kerry, as you know I have very limited supply
vendors here. Is Sears a quality tap and die kit?

If not, I'll have to waste more time with an
internet order.

d

 

[DrEntropy]

Sears will do just fine for what you'll be doing with it, Dale.

 

[AweMan]

Sears is Ok, get craftsman if they offer them.

 

[Brosky]

What's the matter Dale? Cabin fever?

Haven't bought a tool or fixed anything in over a week now, have you?

Sounds like you need a good sniff of degreaser or rust inhibitor to calm you down.

 

[Mkutz]

I spent about $100 at Sears on a tap and die kit and have never had a shortfall with it. Don't forget, always use liberal amounts of WD-40 when working with threads, and be sure to back it off and clean out the debris. This will keep things nice and sharp.

 

[PeterK]

A little Cutting Oil goes a long way when threading/rethreading. WD40 just isn't the right stuff for this application. You'll be surprised when you use the cutting oil. Available in hardware and auto stores.

 

[Brosky]

I agree with Peter. I used WD-40 on Dale's, only because it was aluminum I was too lazy to go out in the pouring rain and cold wind to get the cutting oil.

If I had been threading or tapping steel, I would have got the cutter.

Also, notice the little can of air in the pic and gray spots on paper towel from blowing out threads. Here's the finished product that Dale will eventually get when he stops making the mail carrier mad.

 

[Tinster]

Thanks, most of my tools re Craftsman.