angus99
Guru
Actually, it's a left-handed--or reverse-thread--jam nut that should be on the tie rod that connects the tillers on our two rudders. And it's not really missing;it was never installed. It's needed to take up some minor slop between one of the threaded bronze forks that screws on to the tie rod end. We found a jam nut for the end with right handed threads . . . and it works perfectly . . . but I'm starting to think a reverse thread nut in this size (3/4-14)may not exist.
I've tried McMaster Carr, Fastenal and several online outlets with no luck. My last recourse is to have one made unless someone has a good source for obscure hardware.
I've tried McMaster Carr, Fastenal and several online outlets with no luck. My last recourse is to have one made unless someone has a good source for obscure hardware.