Strut Inner Threads Messed Up on a 72 240Z

[Miles]

The threads inside the left front strut housing on my 72 240Z are messed up. Is there any way I can clean up the threads where the gland nut screws into the strut housing? It took a lot of effort to get the gland nut off and the new one won't start into the threads. I suspect the nut was cross threaded into the housing.

Thanks

Miles

[Zedrally]

I guess you don't want to here this, but the only way to "clean" up the thread is by use of a suitable size tap.

If the cross thread to bad you may need to find a "new" strut housing.

[Miles]

Anyone in Sacramento have a spare 240Z left front strut for sale?

Miles

[george71z]

Got a pair in good shape, but I'm all the way across country in Fla. They're all stripped down too. Just the tube with the spindle on it. PM me if you're interested. I'm sure shipping costs would be a bear.

[Fun_in_my_z]

Ive got a feiw. Dont know how good they are tho.

[matria]

There should be several picknpull's in the Sacramento area to pull one from. I know that the one by Travis AFB has some.

[webdawg1]

Will the strut for a 73 work on your 72?? If so, I saw a brand new LH strut (P/N: 54303-N3425) at the following url:

http://www.oem-surplus.com/nwp/firstvisit.htm#pricing

Might want to see what they will take for it....in other words 'haggle on' brother man....hope this helps....

webdawg1

[jmortensen]

Should be an exact match.

[Miles]

I found a strut housing in good condition at a local recycling yard for $75.00. The yard had a complete 72 240 plus some new Nissan and after market stuff.

If you are near Sacramento the yard is called N.O.W. and deals in Nissan, Datsun and Infinity parts. They are located in a suburb of Sacamento called Rancho Cordova at 3561 Recycle Rd. Phone: 916-631-8333, 800-649-9936. They can special order Nissan and after market stuff for you. Ask for Mike.

Also, the gland nut is a M48 x 1.5 thread according to the info that came with my struts.

Miles