Hex nut for SX-12 swivel

[wandwizard]

I'm having the first issue with my SX-12 since I bought it. It required removing the swivel from the unit. I had an extreme amount of difficulty getting the swivel off because of the thread lock that was used. I finally had to cut one of the hex nuts off the swivel with a dremel cutting disk since I physically could not remove that thing to save my life. I figured I would just go to the hardware store and get another one right? WRONG!!! That part is larger than any I get get locally and I found it is sold with the swivel that's on the SX-12 and is not sold as a separate part. My question is does anyone know exactly what the size of those 2 hex nuts are on that swivel? I believe it's over 1 inch. The stated diameter of the swivel is 1.34 I think, not certain. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the swivel so I'm not wanting to replace the whole thing over this little mishap. I believe the Turboforce swivel for the 12 inch is identical, but not certain. Here's a picture of the 2 hex nuts on the swivel.

 

[SRD]

Is it metric? Id find out the right size, thread, and pitch and just get a nut for it

 

[wandwizard]

Is it metric? Id find out the right size, thread, and pitch and just get a nut for it

I asked the guy at the local hardware about that and they didn't have any nut to fit it. I've dealt with these guys a number of times in the past and they're pretty good at their job and they have a massive amount of all types of nuts and bolts, just not this one. If they don't have it no other place in my area is going to have it. I checked the inner diameter of the hex nut and it looked pretty close to 1 inch, but hard for me to tell. I think the guy at the hardware store may have said something about 1 inch too, but not sure. I guess I'll have to call Aramsco about this one tomorrow.

 

[Jim Davisson]

I'm pretty sure that is a Mosmatic DGG high speed swivel. I would give them a call, as well as your local car wash suppliers.

 

[AussieCarpetBloke]

Do you have specialised nut and bolt suppliers?
Take it in, get them to match it up and buy a new one or three...

 

[wandwizard]

Do you have specialised nut and bolt suppliers?
Take it in, get them to match it up and buy a new one or three...

The place I went to is about as specialized as there is in my area. They have way more of all kinds of hardware than most all of the other places put together.

 

[wandwizard]

I'm pretty sure that is a Mosmatic DGG high speed swivel. I would give them a call, as well as your local car wash suppliers.

We don't actually have a car wash supply. We do have one place that sells pressure washers from the small ones all the way up to big trailer rigs. The place is kind of a mess though and the owner isn't even there 1/2 the time I don't think. I do believe you're right about it being Mosamatic although mine has Hydroforce laser etched on it. I'm sure they didn't actually make it. I'm going to call someone as soon as I get back from my job this afternoon. I think I might go ahead and give Mosamatic a call since they likely made it. I'm sure either they or an Aramsco dealer should know what I need.