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« on: September 29, 2022, 06:51:48 AM »
I feel your pain also VP. I get sciatica when driving long distances and now since retiring we do a lot of long drives with the caravan behind us. So far no meds have made any difference including injections, so just do my best tot tolerate it and plan shorter trips where possible.
I would measure the thread on the end that you have cut off. I am not too confident that it will be an Imperial thread being German made engine so I would look closely at the Metric threads available in that diameter of rod. You would find it a huge help if you bought a thread measuring gauge that measures the pitch of both Metric and Imperial threads then match the pitch to that size rod and you will not make any mistakes in selecting bolts, nuts and especially taps and dies. Common pitches in Metric that size are 1.0mm, 1.25mm, and 1.5mm. Yes there are other pitches but these are the most common. Hope this information helps you and that you feel better soon.