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Re: Changing thread pitch with a tap
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 10/26/2022

The clamp load will be less, going to a coarser thread, and you will have to torque it less because of the threads will not be 100% (will strip out). If you have access to the other end of stud you could thread a suitable nut and washer on it and you should be... Login to read more.