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CA Victoria · 02-20-2012, 06:15 PM

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.

Bill in NJ · 02-20-2012, 06:25 PM

What model AAMCO do you have ??

CA Victoria · 02-20-2012, 07:29 PM

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.

BUBBAS IGNITION · 02-20-2012, 08:22 PM

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..

CA Victoria · 02-20-2012, 11:21 PM

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

Don/WI · 02-21-2012, 12:32 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BUBBAS IGNITION

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..

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

ctlikon0712 · 02-21-2012, 01:23 AM

Here is the manual for it on Ebay for $20

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

Bill in NJ · 02-21-2012, 04:18 PM

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

ctlikon0712 · 02-21-2012, 07:23 PM

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.

Bill in NJ · 03-06-2012, 06:51 PM

So how did you make out fixing the machine ??

d.j. moordigian · 03-07-2012, 07:37 PM

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

Kevin in NJ · 03-07-2012, 10:35 PM

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.

ctlikon0712 · 03-08-2012, 01:18 AM

Kevin i sent you a PM. Thanks

fordhistory · 04-25-2015, 09:02 AM

Kevin,

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

Henry Dominguez

[email protected]

02-20-2012, 06:15 PM	#1
CA Victoria Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,216	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. __________________ Tim Downtown, Ca

02-20-2012, 06:25 PM	#2
Bill in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,159	Re: Aamco Brake Shoe Grinder What model AAMCO do you have ??

02-20-2012, 08:22 PM	#4
BUBBAS IGNITION Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SPEEDWAY INDIANA Posts: 4,148	Re: Aamco Brake Shoe Grinder 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.. __________________ If it Makes Spark, we do it !!!! www.bubbasignition.com [email protected]

02-20-2012, 11:21 PM	#5
CA Victoria Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,216	Re: Aamco Brake Shoe Grinder Thanks Ford Barners. Several quick responses and my questions have been answered. __________________ Tim Downtown, Ca

02-21-2012, 01:23 AM	#7
ctlikon0712 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cocoa, Florida Posts: 1,609	Re: Aamco Brake Shoe Grinder Here is the manual for it on Ebay for $20 http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_...506.m270.l1313

02-21-2012, 04:18 PM	#8
Bill in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,159	Re: Aamco Brake Shoe Grinder 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

02-21-2012, 07:23 PM	#9
ctlikon0712 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cocoa, Florida Posts: 1,609	Re: Aamco Brake Shoe Grinder 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.

03-06-2012, 06:51 PM	#10
Bill in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,159	Re: Aamco Brake Shoe Grinder So how did you make out fixing the machine ??

03-07-2012, 07:37 PM	#11
d.j. moordigian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fresno, Ca. Posts: 3,636	Re: Aamco Brake Shoe Grinder 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

03-07-2012, 10:35 PM	#12
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: Aamco Brake Shoe Grinder 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.

03-08-2012, 01:18 AM	#13
ctlikon0712 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cocoa, Florida Posts: 1,609	Re: Aamco Brake Shoe Grinder Kevin i sent you a PM. Thanks

04-25-2015, 09:02 AM	#14
fordhistory Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 99	Re: Aamco Brake Shoe Grinder Kevin, Could you send me a copy of your brake shoe grinder instructions. Thanks so much. Henry Dominguez [email protected]