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Old 07-12-2017, 04:13 PM   #1
RockHillWill
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Default One way to restore shifter forks

I have just finished that last of these Model A shifter fork rebuilds and this will be the last time I use these tools.

The main fixture plate is made from the factory drawings for the shifter forks and the fabrication was tested by the NOS shifter fork that is shown in the pictures. I use this fixture first to check the worn shifter fork for straightness, prior to welding. I use a MIG welder because I want the hardness of that wire to minimize subsequent wear. I grind off the excessive outer wear with a disc sander then use the fixture tool again in the milling machine to cut the 'ball' opening to the correct width. The welded fork is installed onto a machined washer over the larger diameter part of the fixture, then an additional 'sleeve' is used to sandwich the welded fork in the mill vice. this set-up is prepared by using the NOS fork to set up the cutter in the mill, then the other welded forks can just be inserted each time without having to go thru the set up procedure each time.

This tooling and the 26 original shifter forks will be coming up for sale soon for $200.

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Old 07-13-2017, 04:51 AM   #2
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Will, I will try to call you this morning.
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Old 07-13-2017, 06:19 AM   #3
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I'd be interested in purchasing this tooling.
Let me know.
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