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Stewart Warner 2000 tachometer
On this balancer when spinning a lightweight crankshaft the tachometer seems to work fine, however when I spin a heavier crank the RPM scales fluctuates about 200 rpm? Can someone explain how the tachometer pick- up works? I would think it would require a magnet or at least a reference on the... -
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A “Dirty” Stewart Warner industrial balancer
Brought this model 2000 home yesterday. Before powering it up I thought a thorough cleaning was the first step. The thing is, this machine is cover with a layer of black grime. I have tried solvent and hot soapy water neither have much effect. It appears to be a carbon like substance, you can... -
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WTB Storm Vulcan crank grinder wheel hubs
Looking for some grinding wheel hubs and possibly some used wheels to fit a 15 Special grinder. Hub diameter 6” Small end of taper .930” large end of taper 1.400” Dave- Dave123
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Colchester Master 2500 taper attachment
I have sourced a taper attachment for my Master 2500 lathe. The attachment is missing the anchor bracket for the bed , not a huge problem as I can make one. Apparently on this model installing a taper attachment requires a longer cross slide lead screw. I have installed the rear bracket and sure... -
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crankshaft grinding tolerances
When grinding a crankshaft, what are the acceptable tolerances for run out or out of round? My Storm Vulcan 15 Special is an early 1970 model I believe, and by the looks of it when I bought it, it had ground Alot of crankshafts in it's day. I have had the bed resurfaced along with the wear...- Dave123
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Crankshaft grinder wheel hub
I have 4 spare grinding wheels and hubs that came with my Storm Vulcan 15 Special. Problem is these hubs do not fit my machine, the seller has passed so no help there. Wondering is someone can identify from the pictures ? Dave- Dave123
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Storm Vulcan 15A - Special crank grinder
My Storm Vulcan has the pneumatic rapid wheel retract feature. The manual available fit this machine does not cover this feature. My understanding is , if your push the big red button beside the feed up dial, the grinding head will retract activated by the air supply. What is confusing is, it...- Dave123
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Straightening a crankshaft
I am about ready to grind the crankshaft for my Chevy crank into a model T block. Turns out the crank is bent, it shows .005” runout at the centre, although the journal is worn .001” out of round. I’ve not had any experience in straightening a crankshaft , so I don’t want to damage the crank... -
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Walter ice cut mixture
Will be using Walter ice cut cutting fluid for coolant in a crankshaft grinder. What is the ratio of this to water in this application?- Dave123
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Material to use as a thrust washer in a model T engine
I am installing a crankshaft into a model T engine. This project involves pouring Babbitt bearings. On a model T the thrust surface is on the rear main bearing. For this engine I want to use a bronze thrust rather than Babbitt. This I have done previously and I am happy with the results... -
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Sandvik countersunk setscrews
I have a collection of Sandvik countersunk set screws that I acquired with some tools I purchased a while back . Anyway I want to use these on a project , however I need to know the size of the thread, as I need to drill and tap some threaded holes to accommodate. The Sandvik website is not... -
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Material to use for a boring bar
Wanting to make an undersized boring bar for my Tobin Arp line bore. What would be the material of choice, tolerance is important, also it will have to be drilled and tapped in order to accommodate the boring cutters. Dave -
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crankshaft grinding
When setting up a crankshaft grinder do you grind the mains first or the rod throws? There seems to be two schools of thought on this Dave- Dave123
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- Forum: Abrasive Machining
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Shrink fit into cast iron
Resurrecting an and old crankshaft grinder. Turns out the support that holds the wheel and table gear shaft has cracked. Being cast iron welding is not simple , so I am thinking of machining a new shaft support and boring the boss, then heat the boss and press the shaft support into place. Would... -
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Tobin-ARP TA 14 drive belt replacement
Setting up my ( new to me ) Tobin Arp TA 14 line boring machine. It seems the drive belt is Long Overdue for a replacement. The aluminum pulley is insider the one piece pulley Gaurd/mounting fixture for the pump assembly. It is obvious that the shaft has to be removed in order to remove the... -
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MIller Tig welding equipment
I have a MIller XMT 350 CC/CV along with a Miller 22A wire feed Locally there is a Miller Tig welding system that has come available, will this components work on my unit? >Weldcraft A-150 Tig torch > 25mm dinse style connector > R45 foot control > AK2C torch accesory kit >Gas hose 12 ft >...- Dave123
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- Forum: Fabrication: CNC Laser, Waterjet, Plasma, Welding
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Vintage Leopoldo rifle scope adjustment
I have acquired a vintage rifle scope a Leopold Pioneer 2.5 power. It came with the purchase of a Husqvarna 308. The original owner told me he bought the rifle and scope new about 1955. The scope is unique in that there are no provisions to adjust the cross hairs, rather you adjust the scope at...- Dave123
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- Forum: Gunsmithing
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Air compressor pulley modifications
I have acquired an older air compressor that is the size I have been looking for. After a bit of work I started it up, it seems to run OK other than the drive pulley has a wobble. When I removed the pulley it is obvious that this is not the correct pulley. The crankshaft has a taper ( 2.84... -
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Miller Tig welder attachment
Recently I've decided to to purchase a Tig welder, I have a Miller XMT 350 CC/CV welding machine. Apparently this model can be equipped do Tig welding by adding the proper attachment from Miller. The local Miller dealer tells me the cost would be about 1400.00, he also said this attachment...- Dave123
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- Forum: Fabrication: CNC Laser, Waterjet, Plasma, Welding
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Cold temperature grinding fluid
Wondering if there is a grinding fluid that is suitable to use in below freezing temperatures? I have a crankshaft grinder as well as a large surface grinder that I would like to store in an unheated shop. The plan is to turn on the heat on the days when I will be using this equipment. There may...- Dave123
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- Forum: Abrasive Machining