Cross Threading

[burrolalb]

Ok im having trouble putting on the top nut on my fork, i need some help cause i think its cross threading im not sure if i could just buy a headset that would fit and just slap it on or if anyone converted there head set to a modern theadless, to me it would be ideal to put a seal bearing one on but not sure if its possible

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[bricycle]

it's unlikely that the race nut is buggered, just clean the threads with a awl or similar and eyeball (keep perpendicular) as you carefully turnin on and down. Sometimes they can get a bit tricky.

 

[burrolalb]

it's unlikely that the race nut is buggered, just clean the threads with a awl or similar and eyeball (keep perpendicular) as you carefully turnin on and down. Sometimes they can get a bit tricky.

I just hope it's just that but i keep trying that thanks for your input

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[bairdco]

If the steer tube threads are pretty bad, you can use a small file to fix 'em up. Harbor Freight has a whole set of needle files for a coupla bucks.

 

[bricycle]

who says Sox fans can't be cordial to Cub fans....

 

[burrolalb]

who says Sox fans can't be cordial to Cub fans....

Yup thats what i say to lol

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[WetDogGraphix]

Looks like there is a dent here. Could you take a pic of the ding side ...

 

[burrolalb]

Looks like there is a dent here. Could you take a pic of the ding side ...

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Maybe over kill bit there you go and thank you for taking time out for the help

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[rustjunkie]

Maybe try starting the cone upside down.

 

[bairdco]

If you can't get it, call around to bike shops and find one with a steer tube die. They can chase the treads for you.