My 54 1/2 ton is:

Rod = .750

Threads = .788

13/16 = .8125

The threads are noticably larger in diameter than the rod. The threads appear to be cut and not rolled.

I am not sure why the ancients did this, it makes no sense to me.

Last edited by Lonnie Gallaher; 05/23/2008 1:56 AM.