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10-02-2022, 12:09 PM | #1 |
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King Pin Reaming
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I had been searching for a proper King Pin (bushing) reamer and now have two. The problem is that I am still perplexed as to how to use them properly to maintain "center". The first one came in a dandy little box that clearly indicates it is for Model A Fords (and a list of others.) The reamer is stamped at .814 and mic's at that. However the fluted area is too short to do both bushings at the same time. If I ream the first bushing (leaving the old second bushing in place to "pilot" with) then there would be too much slop in the newly cut bushing to properly center the reamer while cutting the second bushing. The second reamer has fluting down the significant portion of it and is stamped 13/16" (.8125) which would allow me to cut both in the same pass. However, I have no way to pilot the reamer while cutting the first (top) bushing. I'm pretty sure this is a "user error" issue but it's got me baffled. Help! Short reamer1_small.jpg Short reamer box1_small.jpg Long reamer1_small.jpg
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10-02-2022, 01:10 PM | #2 |
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Re: King Pin Reaming
As I recall the tool is tapered because the oins are tapered. You go don from the top, and that centers the ream. Don't take any more material of than you need to.
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10-02-2022, 02:48 PM | #3 |
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10-02-2022, 04:03 PM | #4 |
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Must follow a sequence. First, press in one new bushing. Put the reamer through the old bushing and into the new bushing then cut slowly using lube. Then remove and replace the old bushing and locate the reamer through the bushing just cut into the final new bushing and slowly cut the final bushing. Be sure and keep the flutes clean of chips to avoid damaging the just cut surface. Let us know how it goes.
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10-02-2022, 04:19 PM | #5 |
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PeteCruz2715, I have the same reamer driver as you. It appears that you didn't get the directions on how to use the reamer. Pictured are the directions. I have used this reamer on two of my Model A frontends. I agree that if a machine shop was to hone them it might be a perfect fit but your reamer if sharp will do a good job for you. Hope this helps!
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10-02-2022, 04:34 PM | #6 |
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Here is what it looks like. Reaming is a VERY poor Mickey Mouse way to finish bushings. Take it to an automotive machine shop and have them honed. They will then be the proper size, surface finish and last far longer. |
10-02-2022, 05:20 PM | #7 |
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When finished holding the axel so the king pin is vertical the pin should not fall out without very light finger touch. Should be a qualified shop in your area
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10-02-2022, 05:40 PM | #8 |
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check in with your local a Club
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The difference between too tight and too lose is very little.
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10-02-2022, 05:55 PM | #10 |
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Hello, also if you do ream them your self, never turn the ream backwards does seem odd to work from a worn surface but works well enough to get it within tolerance.
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10-02-2022, 08:33 PM | #12 |
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Why can't you take a hone and hone it on one bushing until
the pin fits well, and then do the other one? Just asking. |
10-02-2022, 08:57 PM | #13 |
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10-02-2022, 09:18 PM | #14 |
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They were reamed at the factory. Reaming with a precision kingpin reamer is as good as factory.
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10-02-2022, 09:22 PM | #16 |
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I bought a king pin reamer from Bratton's about 30 years ago and have used it to ream king pin bushing on about a dozen or more front-end restoration and it seemed to work out fine.
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10-02-2022, 09:45 PM | #18 |
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw0-vPhRuCo
The wonder of chrome plating and youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLJAef8NpKc Last edited by updraught; 10-02-2022 at 09:57 PM. Reason: Added reaming |
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10-03-2022, 12:19 AM | #20 |
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Re: King Pin Reaming
Afordman31, thank you so much for posting those instructions! I bought two sets of bushings so if I screw the first set up I can determine if I want to take what I've learned and try it on the second set or... bite the bullet and have a machine shop hone them!
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