Steering Shaft Nut Size

Nytewynd

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I am doing a boat restoration and lost the nut that holds the steering wheel onto my 3/4" tapered shaft. My new steering wheel came with a nut, but it doesn't seem to fit.

I have tried 1/2", 5/8", and M12 nuts and none of them fit.

I don't know exactly what steering system I have, but I think it is a Teleflex Safe-T, based on the sticker on the bezel. It says "TR-188 B.I.A. Rating Safe-T". The boat is a 1987 Fischer 14' aluminum v-hull if that helps anyone narrow down the options.

Anyone have a guess for what nut size I need? Is it a pipe fitting instead of a machine nut? This is driving me crazy! :confused:

Thanks.

Edit: From what I have found, the steering assembly is a Teleflex SH5023P Safe-T TS. I just can't find anywhere that tells me what size thread is on the end of the shaft...
 

Nytewynd

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Re: Steering Shaft Nut Size

I just talked to someone at Teleflex, and they informed me that it's a 1/2"-20 lock nut. It's also included in Teleflex part number 2745417P if anyone ever runs into this problem.
 
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