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Chris/CT 
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Posted: 01 May 2010 at 6:20pm |
Found this small poster in friends barn, going to have it framed. Wonder if anyone actually used this tool. 
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Chuck(ONT)
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Posted: 01 May 2010 at 6:26pm |
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Yes, I have actually seen one being used on a friends 50 Chevy. It was at a dealership in Canada.
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mlpankey
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Posted: 01 May 2010 at 6:28pm |
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Neat poster but not going to do that in my engine . I would like to keep metal particle and grinding rock dust to a minimum.
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Dick L
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Posted: 01 May 2010 at 6:32pm |
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Back in the 1960's when I was racing stock cars I had a local garage grind a rod journal by only dropping the pan and lifting the car on his hoist. I was racing Saturday and Sunday nights on different tracks. The rod went out on Saturday night and the fellow ground the journal on Sunday afternoon and I was able to run that night. Bolts up so the grinder turns the flywheel from the starter ring gear at the same time as it grinds the journal.
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TomMN
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Posted: 01 May 2010 at 6:36pm |
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We had one all set up on display last year at Hutchinson on a B motor that was on a test stand. We didn't grind anything but it was a fun display. I have to agree, I wouldn't want the grinding debris all over in the crankcase.
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norm [ind]
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Posted: 01 May 2010 at 6:46pm |
did you ever hear of cleaning my dad had a crank turned in the 40,s in a a 1936 plymouth ran for years after that also know where that unit is at can still be used
talked to the shop owner not too long ago about this he used it a couple years backas the motor was too big too remove in a costruction unit also cheaper than removal
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Chris/CT
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Posted: 01 May 2010 at 8:19pm |
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I agree with Norm, I bet you could flush all the debris out, well most of it! Back in the "old" day's I suspect engine tolerances were a littleless critical.
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DaveKamp
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Posted: 01 May 2010 at 9:13pm |
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As Norm noted, the feasibility of engine removal oftentimes dicated the method used for repair. This was a very common method for dealing with engines in submarines, because removing the engine simply isn't an option. Worked well, considering how funky it 'looks', and yes, hosing down the crankcase and pushing oil through the mains is highly recommended.
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Rick of HopeIN
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Posted: 01 May 2010 at 9:15pm |
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heavy equipment bores are often remaned in place.
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