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> Left Side Ignition, converting your dash
Harpo
post Feb 25 2017, 01:02 PM
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I know that welding causes heat but I failed to consider the consequences of welding on my 914-6 clone column. I can't install the lower bearing.

I have tried heating up the column and installing the bearing and was successful but ended having to remove because the bearing was binding.

So I have decided that machining is the way to go. Lathe may be the easiest if I could chuck it up, not. So that leaves a milling machine. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
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post Feb 25 2017, 02:23 PM
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Could the machining experts please help here?

Could a small diameter hone work? The price is right
https://www.amazon.com/CTA-Tools-1120-Small...words=bore+hone
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post Feb 25 2017, 03:12 PM
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I would think a small break hone would work for this.
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post Feb 25 2017, 03:44 PM
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Hi,

Take it to a repair oriented machine shop ( or friend with a lathe). The way to do it is to clamp the part to the compound or cross-slide (as if it was going to be line bored) shim up the shaft/tube to the lathes centerline and clamp in place. Then put an adjustable boring bar in a collet in the spindle (like a Criterion or DeVleig) and then tease off the out of round or off-size heat deformation. It won't take much. The machining will take a few minutes the set-up 1/2 hour plus.
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post Feb 26 2017, 07:25 AM
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I don't think that bearing needs perfect machining to sit in all the way around. It's not carrying a load. I'd try the hone, which may expose some high points that can be taken down with some light touches from a carbide cutter.

I think you can get it sorted out in your garage. Or throw it in a box my way and I'll sort it in my free time and document my process.
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post Feb 26 2017, 07:45 AM
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Thanks Mark I will try the hone (it was cheap) and let you know

David
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post Mar 14 2017, 03:21 PM
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Is there a member with a six that that is willing to send their reinforcement "washer" to McMark so he can have these laser cut

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post Mar 15 2017, 10:06 AM
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QUOTE(Harpo @ Mar 14 2017, 01:21 PM) *

Is there a member with a six that that is willing to send their reinforcement "washer" to McMark so he can have these laser cut

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I have this piece and also a laser.

I can work on this and sell it with the other stamped piece.

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post Mar 15 2017, 12:54 PM
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Awesome Pete. I was gonna run with it, but you're way more set up to deal with it.
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post Mar 15 2017, 03:15 PM
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Installed the Jeff Hines left-side ignition kit.


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post Mar 15 2017, 03:22 PM
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I have this piece and also a laser.

I can work on this and sell it with the other stamped piece.

Pete


I want one of each, set them aside for me for when we bring you your seat. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Mar 15 2017, 04:35 PM
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That's my support ring in the photo and bought it last year via Mittlemotor at the time it was still available

Pete, for any reason if you can't find yours / NLA I would be happy to post over
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post Mar 15 2017, 04:42 PM
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QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Mar 15 2017, 05:22 PM) *

QUOTE(peteyd @ Mar 15 2017, 12:06 PM) *


I have this piece and also a laser.

I can work on this and sell it with the other stamped piece.

Pete


I want one of each, set them aside for me for when we bring you your seat. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Pete - I'll take 2 spacers. Thanks, mark
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post Mar 16 2017, 07:11 AM
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That is awesome Pete I will take one also. Please let me know when they are ready


Yes I borrowed sixerj photo to help emphasize my point
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post Mar 16 2017, 11:57 AM
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Here is the preliminary drawing. In the next couple days I will cut one out on the laser and see how it matches up to the OEM piece.

Pete

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post Mar 16 2017, 01:16 PM
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Here is the preliminary drawing. In the next couple days I will cut one out on the laser and see how it matches up to the OEM piece.

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Please add me to the list; I will order 1
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post Mar 16 2017, 08:51 PM
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Me too:)
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post Mar 16 2017, 09:12 PM
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Nothing really constructive to add here . . . just found these pictures of a set up I had, at one time, from a '71/6.

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post Mar 17 2017, 03:00 PM
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I cut out the shim today.

It fits on the ignition nicely and matches up the original piece nice as well.
Next week I will cut them out of the proper gauge steel.

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post Mar 17 2017, 03:16 PM
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Good afternoon Pete,

Is there any chance you would consider making the "washer" a little thicker?

Thanks

David

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Here is the preliminary drawing. In the next couple days I will cut one out on the laser and see how it matches up to the OEM piece.

Pete

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