Aamco Brake Shoe Grinder
 

I need help setting up an Aamco show grinder. I have the drum size set and have the drum calipers to measure the drums with but cannot determine how to compensate for the various drum sizes at the machine. Thanks in advance.

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What model AAMCO do you have ??

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It is an Ammco 8000.
I have the rough size set for 11" and the dial indicator set at zero. The screw shaft with the red handle moves forward and back to place the shoe.

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Tim

Set the machine for the 11 inch shoes and the dial at zero. Then turn the dial in to amount of oversize ( above the 11 inch) that the drum was cut.
You have to be pretty exact on the drum sizing..

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Thanks Ford Barners. Several quick responses and my questions have been answered.

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Remember that you should grind a maximum of 0.005" at a time. This is stated in the instructions for Ammco Brake Shoe grinders as I have found out thanks to a few of the Ford Barners that sent me instructions. Don/WI

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Here is the manual for it on Ebay for $20

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_...506.m270.l1313

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I remember you saying the drums were turned to .060 ?? Not sure if they are safe with out putting the metal bands on them before you had them turned. Better ask on this site to be safe

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I would Heat the rings, freeze the drums and the rings should drop right on without pressing and running the chance of damage. Then turn them with the rings on.

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So how did you make out fixing the machine ??

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After seeing this thread I thought I would dig the one I have out for a quick
restore, and you know how that always goes. I have a 880, which looks very
close to Tim's. Anybody know what the difference is between the 800, 880
and the 8000?

Dudley

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I have the manuals in digital format for the 890 and the 8000 which I will email to real addresses.

I have one of the 800 series grinders, I do not remember the number, and it uses a drum sandpaper. I have a barrett brake doktor so I do not use the Ammco grinder.

The 890 and 8000 use a sheet of paper that is clamped into the drum.

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Kevin i sent you a PM. Thanks

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Kevin,

Could you send me a copy of your brake shoe grinder instructions. Thanks so much.

Henry Dominguez

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