Need .874 reamer

[Dennis/CT]

I'm rebuilding my clutch and brake pedals and need a .874 reamer to use or rent or buy cheap ( this will be the only time I'll use it ). Thanks to all, Dennis/CT

[CarlG]

I always felt that buying the right tools for the job was part of the joy of this hobby.

[Terry, NJ]

Originally Posted by Dennis/CT

I'm rebuilding my clutch and brake pedals and need a .874 reamer to use or rent or buy cheap ( this will be the only time I'll use it ). Thanks to all, Dennis/CT

Dennis, Two points. One, Would .875 work? It's a mere .001 difference and a standard 7/8. And #2. Many old machine tools are showing up in flea markets and can be had for a song. Further more. I don't know how much you're reaming, b ut it shouldn't be more than 1/64 (.015) or a 55/64 drilled hole. An other solution is to take a 7/8 drill and "radius" the ends of the flutes at the cutting edge and ream with this. use lots of oil and run slowly. This usually gives a higher finish than a reamer. Just "Stone" the edge of the flutes with an "Arkansas" stone by hand until the point is gone and a nice radius has been made. Be sure to put some clearance on your new cutting edge or it will become your new burning edge. Good Luck!
Terry

[Rowdy]

Have you considered just using a brake hone. Most of these do not require much to be taken out. I have found a brake hone and a couple of minutes you are done. Rod

[Rowdy]

Guesse I had better mention with this method. If you drilled for a grease fitting, make sure to deburr the hole or you will brake the stones. Been there, done that. Rod

[banjobrad]

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I'm with Rod. A brake hone is absolutely the best way to go for the small amount you are removing. Why buy an expensive reamer?

B.G.

[Craig Lewis]

Have you pressed them in yet?
Rarely, but occassionally, bushings are an exact fit after they're installed.
Not sure if this was an engineered feature or a reproduction mistake with a happy ending ... but I seem to recall this occuring when I replaced mine
....or maybe it was the clutch fork bushings in the bellhousing?
Either way, check em first.

[Russ/40]

When I did mine this year they were a good fit without the need for fitting them.

[RichPA]

I did the bushings in my steering box with Brattons stuff and everything fit perfect.

[BCCHOPIT]

I can hone it with a real hone at work for you
pm me if I can help
Bill