Need tap size for elevator rod end bearing

[smithhb]

Hope someone can help me here. I have an elevator rod end bearing (MD3614M) that will not start in the K1000-8 nutplate. Not wanting the strip the threads I figured I would just buy a tap and "help" it get started. I know the size tap would be 3/8" but I don't know the thread count. Any help is appreciated.

[Radomir]

Listed as 3/8"-24 UNF.

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/pdf/catalog/Cat06147.pdf

[lrfrey]

Or, get a 3/8 - 24 bolt, ease the end thread and run it in, then install the bearing.

Larry

[smithhb]

Thanks Rad and Larry. Nice to get a quick response!