What tool to chamfer transmission cams?
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What tool to chamfer transmission cams?
Greetings Model T brothers, What tool can I to use chamfer the transmission cams for the o-ring trick? I do not have a lathe. -- IV
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Re: What tool to chamfer transmission cams?
I would think that a cordless drill and one of these would do the job.
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Re: What tool to chamfer transmission cams?
I use a pneumatic die grinder with the fine grit triangular shaped stone. Level the piece in a vise, take your time and test fit often. Not as precise as some machine work I've seen but it gets the job done.
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Re: What tool to chamfer transmission cams?
Just a stone will do the job, place in your elec. grinder, or a elec. drill would work, although the drill motor will run at a much slower speed.
A stone will jump around less than a cheap conical large tooth cutter tool, unless you have the right speed and lube.
Takes a few minutes to do it. A 1" ball or 3/4" cone abrasive stone, the groove is just half or bit more of the O-ring thickness.
A stone will jump around less than a cheap conical large tooth cutter tool, unless you have the right speed and lube.
Takes a few minutes to do it. A 1" ball or 3/4" cone abrasive stone, the groove is just half or bit more of the O-ring thickness.
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Re: What tool to chamfer transmission cams?
Thanks for the advice on depth Dan. I plan to use this stunt when I rebuild my hog's head, but I've never seen anything on depth.
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Re: What tool to chamfer transmission cams?
This will provide all the info you could ever need regarding stretch, compression and % gland fill: https://www.marcorubber.com/o-ring-groo ... ations.htm
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