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.