Where to find bolt pattern and thread size?
If you need to confirm bolt pattern or thread size information, please contact our technical staff. VE.) LARA, ETC.) FULL SIZE (GALAXIE,CUSTOM,ETC.)
Do you have to rethread a bolt to make it work?
Some rethreading can, however, be DIY and you will only need to have the right tools. This will save you some money. Sometimes you may find the bolt hole is larger and the bolt does not tighten. While getting a bolt that fits the size will work, another option can be to make the hole smaller.
Is it easy to thread a metal bolt?
This tends to be easier when a thread already exists as the metal die will have a guide. Some dies will comprise handles that will make it easy to work it around the bolt. Alternatively, grip it with a pair of pliers to turn it.
How much thread engagement do you need for a cast iron engine?
• If the nut and bolt are cadmium plated, multiply torque values by 0.8. • If an anti-seize compound or oil is used, multiply torque values by 0.9. • Thread engagement for steel must be at least 1 bolt diameter. • Thread engagement for cast iron must be at least 1.5 times the bolt diameter.
If you need to confirm bolt pattern or thread size information, please contact our technical staff. VE.) LARA, ETC.) FULL SIZE (GALAXIE,CUSTOM,ETC.)
What kind of bolt pattern does Shimano XT use?
Shimano XT, SLX, XTR 11-speed with the “X” shaped bolt pattern. 1.052 , 1/sin 72°, times the spacing between non-adjacent holes. Avocet triple inner (obsolete). Note, NOT same as Campagnolo. Wolf Tooth “CAMO”, barely noticeable uneven spacing, requires Wolf Tooth spider and bolts.
• If the nut and bolt are cadmium plated, multiply torque values by 0.8. • If an anti-seize compound or oil is used, multiply torque values by 0.9. • Thread engagement for steel must be at least 1 bolt diameter. • Thread engagement for cast iron must be at least 1.5 times the bolt diameter.
How to identify the bolt pattern on a chainring?
Our PDF templates linked from this page — example at right — cover BCDs for all chainrings in commercial production, old and new, of which we know. You identify the bolt pattern simply by laying a chainring down on a template printout and rotating the chainring until the bolt holes align.