grinding stones
10-04-2007, 12:39 AM
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grinding stones
what kind of grinding stone is used to clearance the block for strokers? Basically, to cut into the iron efficiently.
All I see are aluminum stones says good for cutting steel and other metals, does that include iron?
All I see are aluminum stones says good for cutting steel and other metals, does that include iron?
10-04-2007, 12:57 AM
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Re: grinding stones
Do you know where I can get those at? I tried Home Depot and Lowes, Maybe I am looking in the wrong places.
I remember a few years back when I did my first clearancing for my other 383, It was at my buddies house and I was using some cone shaped thing on the air tool that worked extremely well. I don't remember the material, probably some king of 'carbide'.
I remember a few years back when I did my first clearancing for my other 383, It was at my buddies house and I was using some cone shaped thing on the air tool that worked extremely well. I don't remember the material, probably some king of 'carbide'.
10-04-2007, 01:14 AM
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Re: grinding stones
You should be able to find them at any hardware store.
10-04-2007, 01:27 AM
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Re: grinding stones
i used a cheap dollar store stone kit and an old a$$ drill, took a good while and stones didnt last but it worked. just make sure you clean up the block after.
10-04-2007, 04:37 PM
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Re: grinding stones
carbidebur.com has the best prices. I think they shipped 'em to me pretty fast. They were so cheap on there that even after shipping and border fee's it was SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper than buying them locally ($40 per).
A 3/8" ball nose cylindrical one, on a short stick (you don't need the 6" long one) should do it. It's also handy to have for your cylinder heads
(although a steel cutting one would load up with AL quickly...)
A 3/8" ball nose cylindrical one, on a short stick (you don't need the 6" long one) should do it. It's also handy to have for your cylinder heads
(although a steel cutting one would load up with AL quickly...) Trending Topics
10-05-2007, 04:44 PM
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Re: grinding stones
Look at McMaster Carr. They're a supplier of almost anything related to manufacturing. I bought my carbide burrs for $15-25 ea depending on the style and size. I think a 1/2" oval is about right for this type of grinding. And you'll also need a die grinder. Harbor Freight has pretty good ones for about $20. You can find both these suppliers online.
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One more tip if you're grinding on aluminum. Spray the burr and the manifold (or head or whatever) with WD-40. This will keep the aluminum from sticking to the grinding burr. Re-apply every port or so. Use a wire brush to clean the burr or a pick if it gets loaded up bad.
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One more tip if you're grinding on aluminum. Spray the burr and the manifold (or head or whatever) with WD-40. This will keep the aluminum from sticking to the grinding burr. Re-apply every port or so. Use a wire brush to clean the burr or a pick if it gets loaded up bad.
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10-06-2007, 12:37 AM
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