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Brommers
Super, thanks. So, I took a stroll up to Bikefix, Fork in hand, explained problem. Helpful fella explained that they can try but the thread doesn't always cut clean. I accepted the risk and asked 'em to go ahead and try it. 20 mins or so apologetic mechanic came back with only a partially extended thread cut, it somehow tapered inwards just where the nex thread started which also happens to be the point where the adjustment nut sits. The locknut is 'loose' on that part of the thread and wont tighten enough to allow setting the play in the headset, it jumps the thread. Meh.
Bum.
Stuck with a fork with narrow waisted thread now, bum again. And other rude words its very bad to say.
Options? I'm stuck.