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Tire valve extensions and "thread chasers"

After having the outer threads on a valve extension damaged recently I turned to the Google to see if I could find something to re-cut the threads.  I came across something called a "thread chaser."  Has anyone here heard of them, own one or used one?

I am guessing that NAPA might carry them.

As always, your help is appreciated.
George Stoltz.  Retired from full-time living in a great Foretravel and now are back to living in a traditional sticks and bricks in Florida.

Re: Tire valve extensions and "thread chasers"

Reply #1 –
I have used thread chasers on just about every old piece of farm equipment out there. Typically they are similar to a thread "die" used to Make threads, but less aggressive to clean up the old threads vice cut
New threads.
 
Greg 1995 280 se

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Reply #2 –
Hi George,
  Thread chasers are great. They clean up any lightly damaged threads, and remove any left over metal/dirt. Every machine shop uses them for all clean out work. They can only help.
Raymond & Babette Jordan
1997 U 320
1998 Ford Explorer XLT

Re: Tire valve extensions and "thread chasers"

Reply #3 –
Well.  How do I explain this?  I finally found picture of a thread chaser for tire valves and lo and behold I actually have a  thread chaser for Schraeder valves.  When I bought my Pressure Pro TPMS from Pat and Mike McFall, they included one FREE. 

But wait, there is more.  I used it on the damaged tire valve extension and viola ... it is as good as new. Happy.  Happy.  Happy.
George Stoltz.  Retired from full-time living in a great Foretravel and now are back to living in a traditional sticks and bricks in Florida.

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Reply #4 –
There ya go George,,,,we aim to please....! 

Mike

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Reply #5 –
I have al old TIRE TOOL that is a valve core removal tool on one leg, a pointed reamer on the other, and a Thread Chaser on another, I have had this since I was a kid working in a gas station ( remember them ).  I thought that every toolbox had one. ::)

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Reply #6 –
I've had one almost 2 years.  And I bet that some readers will go get one soon.  But, it wasn't until yesterday that I learned what the darn thing was for.
George Stoltz.  Retired from full-time living in a great Foretravel and now are back to living in a traditional sticks and bricks in Florida.
 

Re: Tire valve extensions and "thread chasers"

Reply #7 –
George, the tool is called a 4 in 1 tool, and listed on the link below.  Most any auto parts store should carry them.  The link shows a pix of it to make easy ID.
Dave

http://www.myerstiresupply.com/shop/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=79&cat=Tire+Valve+Accessories