bcschief
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I think it was a good tool in the right hand but used to salvage brake drums that should have gone in the scrap heap.
What is this tool thread?
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We always measured them back then to be within limits. Now I bet there are a ton of thin ones running around on our cars.
I am lucky I have a friend that has a Aamco drum/disk lath that he got at a auction and I showed him how to use it so I can use it any time needed. Its in his business so 6 days a week access. just used it a week ago actually.
This is a serious deal
Ammco brake lathe
This is a serious deal
Ammco brake lathe
bcschief
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What's a drum mic? LOL
Seriously on that one. Hey what is this?
bcschief
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Can you still get parts for them?
Also down this rabbit hole. Most people think new drums are square. They usually need a light turning. Just did 2 NOS 9" drums for my Cuda, they were both way out from bad storae.
AAmaco yes believe it or not. The cutting bits are really a common machinist bit.
bcschief
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No I mean the drum mic's
No idea. I am sure they can be adjusted. They are around still on flea bay under 100
I've been looking for a brake lathe for a few years.
10 years ago they were $250.
The last few I've seen have been around $2000.
I did find a local radiator/brake shop that will turn drums as far as they will go and stay in spec for $10 or less if you drop off a bunch.
Not perfect but it helps, and is better than nothing.
10 years ago they were $250.
The last few I've seen have been around $2000.
I did find a local radiator/brake shop that will turn drums as far as they will go and stay in spec for $10 or less if you drop off a bunch.
Not perfect but it helps, and is better than nothing.
Look on facebook market place they always show up around here.
LOL
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That's a locking flat head screwdriver.
The printing on the handle gives it away. This is one too. But a screw starter. They make them for Robertson and Phillips.
I use the heck out of them doing distributors!
I bet. Those little screws don't belong down below the breaker plate. I have a few in my ignition drawer anong with feeler gauges and the like. I used to have a bunch of those little grease capsules but I have used them all up throughout the years.
Ever need some let me know Mike I dont use them I have tubes of point lube I have found.
Nothing on #239 and #240 yet. 239 is tough.
How would dielectric grease work? Asking for a friend.
Prob work but I doubt it would hold up. More of a protectant.
Synthetic bearing grease will work in a pinch.
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