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START WITH A TAP. Gooseneck pinch bolt holes (and bolts) seem to have a special thread for the most part 3/8" 20TPI (Threads per Inch)

vs 16NC (16 TPI National Coarse) or 24NF(24 TPI National Fine) (NF=National Fine and NC=National Coarse, being US Standard Thread Designations)

I got mine here:

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...0001&campid=5335809022&icep_item=251517638892 $10 shipped and Fast service.

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Works like a charm!
 
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Digital Caliper

CABE crops the pix clip to see the end with the depth measurement:
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A digital caliper for precise measuring I am sure it is not accurate like a $$$$$$$ starrett but good enough for bike work. Probably cheaper at auction but I searched BUY IT NOW shipps from US ONLY when searching DIGITAL CALIPER.


I do not know the seller but it was important to me to buy one that ships from USA not China or hong kong. I got a carbon fiber one but I see stainless as well. I paid under $7 by shopping but was not worth the $3 bux just buy it.

Measures inside outside depth in both metric and Inch. Can't beat it!

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...0001&campid=5335809022&icep_item=310969875432

Yes:
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NO -noitce oval hole at far end -NO depth measuring possible
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5" length of coat hanger

When replacing chains on anything with a rear derailleur I use a short piece of coat hanger with both ends bent in the same direction in a "J" shape to hook through the 3rd or 4th link of each end of the chain after I've installed the chain on the sprockets. This way I can check for correct chain length and makes it a whole lot easier and quicker to put the chain back together with my chain breaker.
 
Snap ring pliers, used here mostly for spreading clamps and stems just a bit while installing stuff:

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