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08-01-2020, 07:25 PM | #1 |
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1/4 inch hole in shifting tower sloppy
On my 39 transmission, the little 1/4" pin that the slot in the shift lever ball slides over and goes in the hole in the shifting tower is sloppy A letter F drill is perfect. I could cut of a little piece of an F drill and use that . I have been told that you should use softer steel than a drill bit. Can I heat the bit to cherry red and let it cool slowly to anneal it. Is that going to be soft enough
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08-01-2020, 07:54 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1/4 inch hole in shifting tower sloppy
Most drill bits have the chuck end softer than the cutting end. I personally
would not worry about using it, if it does the job (and without any heating)
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08-01-2020, 08:11 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1/4 inch hole in shifting tower sloppy
I have seen those holes and the slots drilled/ground to fit 5/16" drill bits, I would prefer you use the drill bit as they last a long time
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08-01-2020, 09:00 PM | #4 |
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08-02-2020, 07:59 AM | #5 |
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Re: 1/4 inch hole in shifting tower sloppy
I see no reason to soften the pin - just use a cut-off wheel to carve a piece off the end of it .
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08-02-2020, 01:50 PM | #6 |
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