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cederholm · 03-04-2019, 10:02 AM

Hi guys,

I need to have some new bushings reamed in a pair of '37-48 spindles and the machine shops seem to only be open when I'm working.

I'm in Brooklyn NY, but travel up 95 to Stratford Ct almost every weekend. I'd be happy to pay for your help/time (or provide beer if you prefer

).

Thank you,
Carl

cas3 · 03-04-2019, 10:22 AM

take them to an engine rebuilder and have em done on a sunnen hone. much better fit, and saves beer

19Fordy · 03-04-2019, 10:30 AM

Do what cas 3 suggests. Hand reaming is old technology and not as 'true".

Seth Swoboda · 03-04-2019, 12:24 PM

I just did what cas3 and 19Fordy suggested. It's the best way, have them honed to fit.

cederholm · 03-04-2019, 12:27 PM

Sounds good guys - just wish these shops were open on weekends. Most machine shops have closed in the NYC area as it is.

tubman · 03-04-2019, 12:56 PM

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When I built my first "hot rod" in 1965, I did what any car guy back then would do. I carefully honed them with my wheel cylinder hone. I was probably lucky, but they came out fine. I had the last set done at the machine shop and the charged $75 plus tax and took 2 weeks. If I had to do it again, I'd probably break out the ole' brake hone. Bushings are comparatively cheap if you screw up.

Kube · 03-04-2019, 01:36 PM

I've got the proper reamers designed specifically for this purpose. They are quick to use and do a great job each and every time.
Yes, having a shop hone the bushings is great albeit overkill. Guys, these old Fords are not Porsche's.

cederholm · 03-04-2019, 02:23 PM

The thought crossed my mind but the cylinder hone I have is a tad to big to fit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tubman

When I built my first "hot rod" in 1965, I did what any car guy back then would do. I carefully honed them with my wheel cylinder hone. I was probably lucky, but they came out fine. I had the last set done at the machine shop and the charged $75 plus tax and took 2 weeks. If I had to do it again, I'd probably break out the ole' brake hone. Bushings are comparatively cheap if you screw up.

cederholm · 03-04-2019, 02:24 PM

I bet you could use a vacation in NYC.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kube

I've got the proper reamers designed specifically for this purpose. They are quick to use and do a great job each and every time.
Yes, having a shop hone the bushings is great albeit overkill. Guys, these old Fords are not Porsche's.

51504bat · 03-04-2019, 02:41 PM

GB Sisson posted his method of honing King pins with out a reamer either here on the Barn or on the Ford Truck Enthusiast (FTE) forum. It seemed to work for him. Just a thought.

richard crow · 03-05-2019, 08:17 AM

calvin auto parts in merrick ny open seven dayes a week about 20 miles from brooklyn

cederholm · 03-05-2019, 08:22 AM

Whoa! I need to look those guys up.

Thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by richard crow

calvin auto parts in merrick ny open seven dayes a week about 20 miles from brooklyn

Marvin/TN · 03-10-2019, 12:23 AM

Around here NAPA parts store used to have a machine shop in them, if they still have one I would think they would be open on the weekend and could hone them for you.

Ronnieroadster · 03-10-2019, 02:12 PM

Carl i have the proper reamers in Ct about 75 miles from NYC. Use them on many front axle spindle bushings the reamers have the correct alignment cones. Send me a PM for info.
Ronnieroadster

cederholm · 03-17-2019, 08:45 AM

Hi Ronnie, so sorry I missed your post and kind offer. With the help of another kind FordBarner I was able to borrow a tool close to home.

Very best,
Carl

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronnieroadster

Carl i have the proper reamers in Ct about 75 miles from NYC. Use them on many front axle spindle bushings the reamers have the correct alignment cones. Send me a PM for info.
Ronnieroadster

Ronnieroadster · 03-17-2019, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cederholm

Hi Ronnie, so sorry I missed your post and kind offer. With the help of another kind FordBarner I was able to borrow a tool close to home.

Very best,
Carl

Carl thats good news the barn is a great place for the help we all need at times.
Ronnieroadster

03-04-2019, 10:02 AM	#1
cederholm Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Southport CT Posts: 318	Anyone have a spindle ream NYC or Southwestern CT?? Hi guys, I need to have some new bushings reamed in a pair of '37-48 spindles and the machine shops seem to only be open when I'm working. I'm in Brooklyn NY, but travel up 95 to Stratford Ct almost every weekend. I'd be happy to pay for your help/time (or provide beer if you prefer ). Thank you, Carl

03-04-2019, 10:22 AM	#2
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,573	Re: Anyone have a spindle ream NYC or Southwestern CT?? take them to an engine rebuilder and have em done on a sunnen hone. much better fit, and saves beer

03-04-2019, 10:30 AM	#3
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,942	Re: Anyone have a spindle ream NYC or Southwestern CT?? Do what cas 3 suggests. Hand reaming is old technology and not as 'true".

03-04-2019, 12:24 PM	#4
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,795	Re: Anyone have a spindle ream NYC or Southwestern CT?? I just did what cas3 and 19Fordy suggested. It's the best way, have them honed to fit.

03-04-2019, 12:27 PM	#5
cederholm Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Southport CT Posts: 318	Re: Anyone have a spindle ream NYC or Southwestern CT?? Sounds good guys - just wish these shops were open on weekends. Most machine shops have closed in the NYC area as it is.

03-04-2019, 12:56 PM	#6
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,316	Re: Anyone have a spindle ream NYC or Southwestern CT?? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) When I built my first "hot rod" in 1965, I did what any car guy back then would do. I carefully honed them with my wheel cylinder hone. I was probably lucky, but they came out fine. I had the last set done at the machine shop and the charged $75 plus tax and took 2 weeks. If I had to do it again, I'd probably break out the ole' brake hone. Bushings are comparatively cheap if you screw up.

03-04-2019, 01:36 PM	#7
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 9,006	Re: Anyone have a spindle ream NYC or Southwestern CT?? I've got the proper reamers designed specifically for this purpose. They are quick to use and do a great job each and every time. Yes, having a shop hone the bushings is great albeit overkill. Guys, these old Fords are not Porsche's. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

03-04-2019, 02:41 PM	#10
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,018	Re: Anyone have a spindle ream NYC or Southwestern CT?? GB Sisson posted his method of honing King pins with out a reamer either here on the Barn or on the Ford Truck Enthusiast (FTE) forum. It seemed to work for him. Just a thought. __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.

03-05-2019, 08:17 AM	#11
richard crow Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,770	Re: Anyone have a spindle ream NYC or Southwestern CT?? calvin auto parts in merrick ny open seven dayes a week about 20 miles from brooklyn

03-10-2019, 12:23 AM	#13
Marvin/TN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN area Posts: 832	Re: Anyone have a spindle ream NYC or Southwestern CT?? Around here NAPA parts store used to have a machine shop in them, if they still have one I would think they would be open on the weekend and could hone them for you.

03-10-2019, 02:12 PM	#14
Ronnieroadster Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: East Coast in CT Posts: 1,529	Re: Anyone have a spindle ream NYC or Southwestern CT?? Carl i have the proper reamers in Ct about 75 miles from NYC. Use them on many front axle spindle bushings the reamers have the correct alignment cones. Send me a PM for info. Ronnieroadster __________________ I use the F word a lot no not that word these words Flathead , Focus and Finish. "Life Member of the Bonneville 200 MPH Club using a Ford Flathead block" Owner , Builder, Driver of the First Ford Flathead bodied roadster to run 200 MPH Record July 13, 2018 LTA timing association 200.921 in one and a half miles burning gasoline. First ever gas burning Ford flathead powered roadster to run 200 MPH at Bonneville Salt Flats setting the record August 7th 2021 at 205.744 MPH