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04-23-09 | 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Deltron

I recently found that my Raleigh Mountie (with S.A. coaster brake) has neither metric NOR SAE threads!

The metric nuts are close, but are a "B" fit. (and likely to strip with the smallest amount of torque)
Fortunately, I have the nuts to hold the wheels on, I just needed an outer nut to secure the fender struts.
(so they are finger tight only)

So, are SA threads Whitworth or what???

Not Whitworth (at least I don't think they are) But they are 26tpi vs whatever the standard is. The ONLY thing that fits on Raleigh axles without problems are Raleigh Nuts. They are still available from a variety of places. Now that I think about it the nuts may actually be whitworth, but the threads are still Raleigh's standard.

Aaron

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