How would you handle this ? -UPDATE=

[BIGSHCLUNK]

First a little back story -

In the fall I pulled my turn switch because of a brake light issue. Ok spring is (sorta) here. Time to get the new switch installed and the colum back together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   I get the crush can back on (question about this later) and I can't get the nut that goes to the steering shaft to start. I'm having one of those WTH moments cause it came apart ok.  I look at the nut, sure enough I boggered it up a little bit trying to reinstall. (I think I got another nut on a colum at the shop) Anyway pull the crush can back off - found the problem. Just not sure how to approach it. Chase it with a die? (1/2-20, guessing??) Do a little finesse work with the Dremel? I sure dont want to do a complete colum teardown.   

And is there an actual spec for the space between the crush can and the lock bowl ?

[BIGSHCLUNK]

This should be better...

[1 Wild R/T]

1/2-20 is correct... This should make it an easy fix...

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[anlauto]

Should be able to chase it with a regular die if you have one.

[Jay Bee]

This should make it an easy fix...

That looks like a great idea. I've never heard of these "split dies". I assume it'd be clamped together near the bottom where the threads are good and chase upward. No chance of possibly starting a regular die cockeyed.

[anlauto]

This should make it an easy fix...

That looks like a great idea. I've never heard of these "split dies". I assume it'd be clamped together near the bottom where the threads are good and chase upward. No chance of possibly starting a regular die cockeyed.

Oh, that makes sense....I was trying to figure out their benefit 

[headejm]

Should be able to chase it with a regular die if you have one.

I'd work on it with a file. You are just trying to get some clearance from the damaged end. Looks like an easy fix based on the photos.

[340Challman]

Worst case scenario, taper the damaged threads off. There should be plenty of remaining threads. But I will say that split die should make quick work of it with no need to taper. I wouldn't trust myself with a Dremel, but I've cleaned many a thread with a file.

[BIGSHCLUNK]

Thanks for the suggestions ! I do have regular dies and jeweler's files....  The boo-boo is in the 7/8 o'clock position which makes me a little hesitant with either for a variety of reasons.  If it was up top I'd be more comfortable.   

Now WILD R/T split die idea...I did not think of. But I have chased a few drive axles over the years cutting a nut in half and using heat and oil to clean up threads. Granted bigger diameter. And out on a work bench. Chasing from the bottom up is most likely the safest way...   

Stay tuned............ 

[torredcuda]

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Thread file is ideal but I usually just use jewlers files.

[GoodysGotaCuda]

Thread file.

[njsteve]

The boo-boo is in the 7/8 o'clock position which makes me a little hesitant with either for a variety of reasons.  If it was up top I'd be more comfortable.   

I know it's hard to rotate the shaft without the steering wheel on, but why dont you just jack the front wheels off the ground and then turn them a little bit to the left or right to get that bad spot on top? Much easier to work on then.

[jimynick]

The boo-boo is in the 7/8 o'clock position which makes me a little hesitant with either for a variety of reasons.  If it was up top I'd be more comfortable.   

I know it's hard to rotate the shaft without the steering wheel on, but why dont you just jack the front wheels off the ground and then turn them a little bit to the left or right to get that bad spot on top? Much easier to work on then.

There's a man who's been there and done that. 

[BIGSHCLUNK]

I know what your saying... but she's nosed in tight. Could I grunt her back?  Yes... but I just don't wanna work that hard...  Ol' BIGS getting lazy   

[BIGSHCLUNK]

Well it was a nice day here for once, so it was time to get to work. I did order up the split thread chaser. Got that yesterday. Good timing!  Between the chaser and a diamond file NIKKI is back together. Had the wife come out and check for BRAKE lights ... ALL GOOD ! Fired her up (first start of the year) with no issues, no leaks. Adjusted tire pressure, wiped the WD-40 off the wheels and took her around the block. Brakes good. She could use a bath, but she is ready to roll !