61-3765 fork damper retrieval tool

[nickw]

Hi, I am rebuilding an 1968 A50 and plan to remove the forks for service.  Looks like a PO has replaced the A50 forks with forks from a A65 Lightning, Spitfire or Firebird. I managed to buy a 61-3350 service tool to remove and relocate the forks in the yoke but could not find a 61-3765 damper retrieval tool.  I thought I could probably make one as it is just a threaded tube.  So does anyone know what the diameter and thread is for the top of the damper rod (or the internal thread in the tube cap)? 

Thanks, Nick

[JulianS]

Thread is 5/16 x 26tpi cycle.

If the lock  nut is still on the rod you can fish it out using a length of bent wire with a hook on the end.

[nickw]

Thanks, I'll give it a try.  Nick

[Mike Farmer]

 
I used to tie a piece of string on mine before removing the top nut.

Mike

[Bess]

Hi,
     Always found a flexi and magnetic pickup tool invaluable:

https://www.toolstation.com/magnetic-pick-up-tool/p72443?store=BM&utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=googleshoppingfeed&gclid=Cj0KCQjwutaCBhDfARIsAJHWnHsLgnyPjBsR_muYfpd9xMUW7s-jfqu5EnFQKwPvx1cZb1FpuZ8nAYUaAucXEALw_wcB

Best wishes...