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03-04-2019, 10:02 AM | #1 |
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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 |
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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
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03-04-2019, 10:30 AM | #3 |
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Re: Anyone have a spindle ream NYC or Southwestern CT??
Do what cas 3 suggests. Hand reaming is old technology and not as 'true".
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03-04-2019, 12:24 PM | #4 |
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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.
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03-04-2019, 12:27 PM | #5 |
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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.
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03-04-2019, 12:56 PM | #6 |
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03-04-2019, 01:36 PM | #7 |
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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.
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03-04-2019, 02:23 PM | #8 | |
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Re: Anyone have a spindle ream NYC or Southwestern CT??
The thought crossed my mind but the cylinder hone I have is a tad to big to fit.
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03-04-2019, 02:24 PM | #9 |
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I bet you could use a vacation in NYC.
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03-04-2019, 02:41 PM | #10 |
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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.
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03-05-2019, 08:17 AM | #11 |
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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
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03-05-2019, 08:22 AM | #12 |
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03-10-2019, 12:23 AM | #13 |
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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.
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03-10-2019, 02:12 PM | #14 |
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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.
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03-17-2019, 08:45 AM | #15 |
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Re: Anyone have a spindle ream NYC or Southwestern CT??
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.
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Carl thats good news the barn is a great place for the help we all need at times. Ronnieroadster
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