WTB: KRW reamer for the main bearings

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WTB: KRW reamer for the main bearings

Post by frontyboy » Thu Jan 19, 2023 5:11 pm

WTB: KRW main line crankshaft bearing reamer.

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Re: WTB: KRW reamer for the main bearings

Post by LOCParts » Thu Jan 19, 2023 8:57 pm

Which size (standard or undersize for reground undersize crankshaft)?


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Re: WTB: KRW reamer for the main bearings

Post by frontyboy » Thu Jan 19, 2023 10:41 pm

both actually . what is the undersize?

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Re: WTB: KRW reamer for the main bearings

Post by dobro1956 » Thu Jan 19, 2023 11:21 pm

All KR Wilson and also Stevens main bearing reamers were "standard" If you find an undersized reamer it had to be re-ground. Undersize main bearing reamers are scarce as hens teeth. When I was rebuilding engines in the 1980s-1990s I had three reamers re-ground. A .005, a .010, and a .015. The place that re-ground mine went out of business. I have been trying to find someone else to grind them trying to help out other people that wanted some re-ground. I have been looking about three years now and nobody even wants to mess with them. I still have mine but I can not replace them in today's world. If you find someone to grind them please pass on the info. Good luck with your search.

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Re: WTB: KRW reamer for the main bearings

Post by Sean Butler » Fri Jan 20, 2023 7:01 pm

Thirty years ago I had my KRW reamers ground to -.010 and -.020 by a business in Costa Mesa, CA named "Daily Industrial Tool". A quick internet search indicates they are still in business. Their number is (714) 540-6622. You might want to start by calling them and asking if they have the name of someone closer to your location that they can recommend.
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Re: WTB: KRW reamer for the main bearings

Post by Dan McEachern » Sat Jan 21, 2023 1:20 am

Pretty sure these guys could sharpen them- ask for Cliff.

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Re: WTB: KRW reamer for the main bearings

Post by Sean Butler » Sat Jan 21, 2023 2:08 am

Looks like another good lead.
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Re: WTB: KRW reamer for the main bearings

Post by Harry Lillo » Sat Jan 21, 2023 12:11 pm

Dick Dock,
I have a T reamer that measures around 1.247 that I would sell.
It has the square shank drive end.
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Re: WTB: KRW reamer for the main bearings

Post by Harry Lillo » Sat Jan 21, 2023 10:19 pm

Dick Dock, here are pictures of the reamer.
I am asking $150 plus shipping for it.
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Re: WTB: KRW reamer for the main bearings

Post by dobro1956 » Sun Jan 22, 2023 10:43 pm

Thanks for the leads on grinders. I still have my reamers I had re-ground 30 or so years ago. So I'm not really in need but I do know a few folks who may give them a try.

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