Mondial 3.2 axle shaft thread size

Anyone out there know the thread dimensions on the threaded end of the rear axle shaft on a 1987 Mondial? This is the stub end where the 44mm ring nut attaches. I have a brand new HE nut I bought as part of my bearing redo but it doesn't want to bite the threads on the stub. At $50 a pop, I would prefer not to chew up the nut, or the even more costly axle. I assume it won't be the easiest die in the world to find to try and chase the threads, but I'm a bit stuck as to what to do next.

 

Thanks guys. Yes Steve, thats the one. Putting it on upside down it does seem to bite better, though it only wants to go a couple of threads before it binds. The new nut wouldn't even approach the threads at first, probably due to someone hammering it out somewhere along the line and mushrooming it. I did lots of filing and trimming and got it to eventually drop into place, but it just doesn't want to grab. The old nut was pretty well distorted by the time it came off and probably was less than correctly applied when installed, so don't think its going to be much help. Its always something...lol.

 

I think the origin of the problem was some kind of debris on the new nut thread pattern. I don't know if these things are powdercoated, but that is almost what it looked like was falling out of the threads when I started attaching the fastener. I emailed HE and asked them about it, but so far have not received a reply. I ordered a new tap and die to renew everything, but like everything these days, it will probably be a month before I see it. Stay tuned....Since I may be waiting awhile anyway, I think I will look for a new source for the nut itself to see if that helps anything.

 

Haven't tried it yet Mike. I don't have any grinding paste on my shelves so it is on the list of things to buy this week.