craigdiver
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| posted on 16/4/17 at 08:54 PM |
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Reaming taper on sierra hub
Needing to ream the sierra front hubs to accept the maxi ball joints. I have read the axminster reamer was the tool for the job but is no longer
available. How have you got round this or do you have one you could sell to me?
Cheers
Craig
If it ain't broken, fix it anyway (just because).
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craigdiver
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| posted on 17/4/17 at 04:55 PM |
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Am I the only one to have used sierra hubs with maxi ball joints? :-(
If it ain't broken, fix it anyway (just because).
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Theshed
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| posted on 17/4/17 at 07:43 PM |
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You should be able to buy a taper reamer if you know the angle seems unlikely that they are unavailable however if they are you will be able to get
something close sharpened to the correct angle. Try Raynor Tool Sharpening Services. They would make you one if you asked nicely....££££
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paulc
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| posted on 17/4/17 at 08:52 PM |
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The taper angle your looking for is 7.15 degrees
may also be refered to as 1.5 inch taper per foot, or a 1 in 8 taper.
I got one from a US company called XKUT. However it wasnt particularly locost.
Paul
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craigdiver
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| posted on 17/4/17 at 09:07 PM |
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Brilliant info, thanks - I'll post up with what I end up with,
Cheers
Craig
If it ain't broken, fix it anyway (just because).
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Charlie_Zetec
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| posted on 17/4/17 at 10:27 PM |
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I had one that I used on a spare set on my uprights, but as per the instructions when passed on to me, I forwarded it onto another member on here for
use. Unfortunately I don't know where it ended up, as it was passed around a lot!
I did find out later that a company called Chadwick & Trefethen do a reamer to the correct 7.15 degrees - check out their website, as you ma be
able to order one from them for the job.
Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity!
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craigdiver
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| posted on 25/4/17 at 09:06 PM |
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These are not cheap. The cheapest I can find is from the USA for around $80 plus carriage and duty. Tried Scottish Kitcars but they only want to sell
me a pair of pre-reamed sierra hubs for £275+Vat.
Anybody know of somewhere in the UK that I could send them to to be reamed? Got to be cheaper than buying my own reamer.
Cheers
Craig
If it ain't broken, fix it anyway (just because).
Building - BMW powered Haynes Roadster/442E hybrid.
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ste
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| posted on 26/4/17 at 04:28 AM |
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I have one you can borrow if you can pay the postage each way. unless you're going to Stoneleigh,
Mine is the Axminster one, so hand turned
u2u me if you're interested
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jps
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| posted on 26/4/17 at 05:18 AM |
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There was a similar post on here a few months ago - i think someone from Procomp in Birmingham posted to say they could do the reaming.
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craigdiver
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| posted on 13/5/17 at 10:12 AM |
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Ste, very grateful for sending me up the reamer but not getting good results at all (and it is very hard work and nowhere near the depth it has to
be), using the reamer with some good quality cutting fluid but not getting a smooth taper. Going to stop with the hand reamer (before I wreck my hub)
and get the professionally done.
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[Edited on 13/5/17 by craigdiver]
[Edited on 13/5/17 by craigdiver]
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40inches
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| posted on 13/5/17 at 02:57 PM |
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You need to do it by hand, putting your body weight into it, and turn it slowly keeping a constant pressure.
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big_wasa
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| posted on 13/5/17 at 04:45 PM |
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I've done a few sets and the hardest bit was keeping it square. I can't see how it would cut like that if doing it by hand ?
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craigdiver
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| posted on 13/5/17 at 05:36 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by big_wasa
I've done a few sets and the hardest bit was keeping it square. I can't see how it would cut like that if doing it by hand ?
The reamer I was lent looks not to be as sharp as is could be, some of the cutting surfaces not as sharp as others.
If it ain't broken, fix it anyway (just because).
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ste
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| posted on 13/5/17 at 06:04 PM |
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Looks like you're not putting enough weight behind it. Mine started to look like that then i was told to properly lean on it and go slowly so it
doesn't bounce
[Edited on 13/5/17 by ste]
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craigdiver
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| posted on 13/5/17 at 06:14 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ste
Looks like you're not putting enough weight behind it. Mine started to look like that then i was told to properly lean on it and go slowly so it
doesn't bounce
[Edited on 13/5/17 by ste]
Got blisters on my hand from this attempt! Reamer will be in the post Monday Ste, think going to leave this to the professionals!
If it ain't broken, fix it anyway (just because).
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dan8400
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| posted on 25/9/17 at 08:25 PM |
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Hi everyone
I am now in a position where I need my Sierra hubs reamed.
The tool seems to be very expensive.
Any ideas where I can get it done.
Or would someone on here do it for me. I would obviously pay for the service.
Thanks
Dan
Hey - That's Journey!!!
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craigdiver
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| posted on 25/9/17 at 08:41 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by dan8400
Hi everyone
I am now in a position where I need my Sierra hubs reamed.
The tool seems to be very expensive.
Any ideas where I can get it done.
Or would someone on here do it for me. I would obviously pay for the service.
Thanks
Dan
Matt at procomp done mine, username on here is procomp
I tried almost everything before getting the help from Matt.
If it ain't broken, fix it anyway (just because).
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dan8400
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| posted on 25/9/17 at 08:43 PM |
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Thanks Craig
Hey - That's Journey!!!
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Simon
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| posted on 25/9/17 at 10:00 PM |
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For info should anyone else in the south east need this info, I got mine done by Car Builder Solutions - they did it by hand while I waited and
charged about a tenner - though this was about 12 years ago. Might be worth ringing them to see if they can still do it before travelling 
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big_wasa
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| posted on 26/9/17 at 10:38 AM |
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Your welcome to pop over Sunday afternoon and use mine Dan.
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nick205
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| posted on 26/9/17 at 10:54 AM |
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MK did my Sierra front uprights for me when I collected my kit from them. IIRC they had a pillar drill setup with a jig to hold the upright.
You could ask a local engineering company if they've got a suitable reamer and are happy to do it for you. Few beer tokens should probably see
it done easily enough.
I'm all for owning tools for the job, but once done I can't see you needing the reamer again!
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big_wasa
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| posted on 26/9/17 at 11:07 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by nick205
MK did my Sierra front uprights for me when I collected my kit from them. IIRC they had a pillar drill setup with a jig to hold the upright.
You could ask a local engineering company if they've got a suitable reamer and are happy to do it for you. Few beer tokens should probably see
it done easily enough.
I'm all for owning tools for the job, but once done I can't see you needing the reamer again!
Easy. There are plenty of people on here that build more than one.
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procomp
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| posted on 26/9/17 at 11:09 AM |
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Hi. If anyone wants the job doing just give me a ring or msg on the Fb page. ive got a proper jig etc.
I dont charge for the job just return postage unless willing to travel.
https://www.facebook.com/Procomp-motorsport-376574512390043/
Cheers Matt
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big_wasa
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| posted on 26/9/17 at 11:23 AM |
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Even better. And done by Mat it will be perfect.
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dan8400
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| posted on 26/9/17 at 11:32 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by big_wasa
Your welcome to pop over Sunday afternoon and use mine Dan.
Very kind offer. Might just take Matt up on his. I pass through Birmingham area quite a lot.
I appreciate both your offers
Thanks
Dan
Hey - That's Journey!!!
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