1973 Nitto Stem Question...
09-03-09 | 07:25 PM
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1973 Nitto Stem Question...
Hey all:
I recently purchased a 1973 Fuji Special Road Racer via eBay, and all was well and good until I realized that the stem was missing its expander nut. I've tried all FOUR of my local (and not so local) LBS's, and none carry the correct bolt - mostly due to its obsolescence I presume. I do not wish to switch out the stem, as it is a beauty of a Nitto. I've tried conveying the description of the bolt to several machine shops, but a visual would help. If anyone has photos of a similar expander bolt I can bring to a machinist/has one lying around that they wouldn't mind parting with, I'd be forever indebted! Here's some photos of the stem sans nut:
Thanks!
I recently purchased a 1973 Fuji Special Road Racer via eBay, and all was well and good until I realized that the stem was missing its expander nut. I've tried all FOUR of my local (and not so local) LBS's, and none carry the correct bolt - mostly due to its obsolescence I presume. I do not wish to switch out the stem, as it is a beauty of a Nitto. I've tried conveying the description of the bolt to several machine shops, but a visual would help. If anyone has photos of a similar expander bolt I can bring to a machinist/has one lying around that they wouldn't mind parting with, I'd be forever indebted! Here's some photos of the stem sans nut:
Thanks!
09-03-09 | 08:18 PM
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Just a thought but did you look real close down into the steer tube? Sometimes a ham fisted owner will loosen the stem bolt too far and the expander will fall into the steer tube and get stuck in there.
good luck
good luck
09-04-09 | 05:25 AM
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if it isn't stuck in the steerer., check with your bike shop, I am sure they should have something. when I was in the business we used to have boxes of old stems and stuff (the owner was a real packrat) there could be a old unwanted stem lying around.
OH did you aske the seller? it could be on the garage floor.
I would not be suprised if one of our fellow C&Vrs has one
does this help? https://cgi.ebay.com/Made-In-England-...3286.m20.l1116
OH did you aske the seller? it could be on the garage floor.
I would not be suprised if one of our fellow C&Vrs has one
does this help? https://cgi.ebay.com/Made-In-England-...3286.m20.l1116
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09-06-09 | 07:53 PM
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Hello did you find an expander nut yet? I just ran across one. let me know if you need it
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09-06-09 | 09:52 PM
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I can't imagine that one from a Cinelli wouldn't fit. Why not buy a whacked-up one on eBay?
