Builds What the Foo is this??? (2 Viewers)

[2fpower]

Next step is to figure out how to drill holes for studs and what links studs I need to buy. the studs for rear of an 80 are the perfect length. Just need to figure out what diameter hole to drill to be able to press them in.

 

[2fpower]

Anyone know any tricks for perfectly centering the lug studs in the disc brake holes? I was going to try to find a pilot point bit that was five eights, but doesn’t appear they make them that big. @Mieser ??

 

[Mieser]

Could you turn a step in the face of the stud axle to center the rotor?

 

[cjmoon]

go .02-.025" smaller than Knurl. i'm guessing that is about half way between the knurl OD vs shaft diameter next to them. test of a thick piece of material. and press should be a nice smooth press without to much force/jerkyness bind but shouldn't go in like butter.

 

[cjmoon]

Anyone know any tricks for perfectly centering the lug studs in the disc brake holes? I was going to try to find a pilot point bit that was five eights, but doesn’t appear they make them that big. @Mieser ??

If i remember right you where matching the flange to fit snug into the hat of the rotor due to the flange face being concave not allowing for a traditional step alignment. i believe your talking more about drilling the hole. I would start with a centering bit if possible just make a sleeve bushing with the same OD as the ID of the disc (with a slip fit drill and disk side and oil so they don't get hot and seize up). you might need to make more than one so you can step up the drill bit size but just getting the pilot centered might be enough

 

[2fpower]

Could you turn a step in the face of the stud axle to center the rotor?

If i remember right you where matching the flange to fit snug into the hat of the rotor due to the flange face being concave not allowing for a traditional step alignment. i believe your talking more about drilling the hole. I would start with a centering bit if possible just make a sleeve bushing with the same OD as the ID of the disc (with a slip fit drill and disk side and oil so they don't get hot and seize up). you might need to make more than one so you can step up the drill bit size but just getting the pilot centered might be enough

yes, Jess. I have the hub centered into the disc brake hat, worked out really nice actually. I like your idea of drilling with a sleeve. will try to figure something out there.

Last night I was thinking about taking a standard bit, and dulling the sides so it would not cut out the disc brake hole, then notching the top cutting blade outer 1/4" to basically make a center point bit.

 

[BILT4ME]

yes, Jess. I have the hub centered into the disc brake hat, worked out really nice actually. I like your idea of drilling with a sleeve. will try to figure something out there.

Last night I was thinking about taking a standard bit, and dulling the sides so it would not cut out the disc brake hole, then notching the top cutting blade outer 1/4" to basically make a center point bit.

Again, Beaver Tool has "Drill Bushings" that you should be able to mic the ID of the hole you're using to match, then get varying bushings with the same OD, but increasing in ID to maintain your center with each new pass on an increased size. So....Maybe 4 or 5 sizes of drill bushings? If you do them so you have them in (3) places at once, you will need 15 drill bushings (3 of each size.) Not really necessary, other than tooling changes. Drill bushings are hardened steel to prevent the drill from cutting on that part, but allowing it to guide the bit straight. They also vary in length, so look at how long you need. If you're drilling 1/2", you should use 3/4" long, so you can grab them with pliers to pull them out.

With steel, it is best to step up one or two drill bit sizes at a time. Start with one that the diameter is about 1/4th the thickness of the material you're drilling. (If you're drilling 1/2" thick, start with 1/8") Use cutting oil, WD 40 or any type of lubrication. Slower is better to save the life of the bit.

McMaster Carr carries them as well. If you order today, they will be on your doorstep tomorrow. Maybe check Amazon as well. May be able to have a drone drop them off yet today.........

 

[2fpower]

Called Beaver, nothing in stock, so will place an order with Mcmaster or Essentra (formally reid) componets.

 

[2fpower]

What size drill bit do I need to install new wheel studs?
To determine what drill size you need, you will need to know:

1. The axle hub material, and
2. The wheel stud knurl diameter.

• If your axle hub material is cast iron or steel, your drill size will be 0.005 in. smaller than the knurl diameter.

 

[2fpower]

Well, McMaster Carr sent their items so frickin' fast. Got them the next day! Amazing, for ground shipping.

Waited until yesterday to try and use the inserts.

Bad news... wrong parts. I went of the Brembo spec page instead of going home and measuring, and the OD is wrong. Good news is that I know a guy with a metal lathe and some brand new cutters.

 

[2fpower]

Not much progress on The Foo. Been working on the honey do list, cutting down trees, repairing windows, garage door springs broke, ditch work, driveway concrete repair, fixing other cars, etc. Hopefully I can get back to it next week.

Just got word that the package sent 3 weeks ago from Finland went to the US, then went back to Finland. Sender is not sure what happened.

One foot forward and then one foot back. Huh, seems like I am in the same place???/

Kelly

 

[cjmoon]

It’s been several weeks starting to get the shakes from withdrawal. All I’ve got to work on is a head gausket for the 3rd time. In a little over a year.

Need some hood mojo to keep me moving

 

[2fpower]

It’s been several weeks starting to get the shakes from withdrawal. All I’ve got to work on is a head gausket for the 3rd time. In a little over a year.

Need some hood mojo to keep me moving

No shakes here... just getting mad that it has been sitting for 38 days now....

Only update is the box of parts in Finland is still not in the US. My sister is going to be there in a few weeks, so we are working to get the package to her to mule to the states.

Anyway, I have been using every available second on landscaping projects and big window project.

 

[2fpower]

Never buy Marvin windows. Everybody makes mistakes, but their customer service sucks And their inability to stand behind their product is even worse. Last fall I did all that terrible ones with wood rot, this year I’m doing all the rest and just re-finishing everything

 

[2fpower]

Here’s the landscaping projects. Before

After:

Then a little wider apron:

 

[2fpower]

Whole new definition of snail mail

Not sure what happened, only one bronze bushing..... doh!!!

Plus check out the cool hat

 

[BILT4ME]

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Not sure what happened, only one bronze bushing..... doh!!!

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Plus check out the cool hat

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You finally got them!

 

[2fpower]

Started drilling out the hubs. First step was to make a holder for the hub to be straight at the drill press. Got to the half inch size, but did not have the right drillbit for the studs. Ordered a few bits from eBay 36/64 bit and 14mm

 

[2fpower]

Got the first hub final drilled with the new bit. Pretty happy with how centered everything appears compared to the rotor. Now, Need to mill the backside so the stud will sit flush.

Got second one torn down, but was much more of a job...

 

[2fpower]

Well went through three Harbor freight three jaw pullers until I finally got it to break. So the question is, what is a good brand to purchase three jaw puller. OTC?