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Old 08-11-2010, 11:19 AM
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Anyone in Northern VA with a GP reamer ?

I know we have the tool rental program but I am short on time If any of the members in the DC Metro area have a GP reamer I could borrow/Buy let me know. If you want to rent it or a six pack that's fine too. I plan to install the glow plugs as soon as my new fuel lines arrive ( arrival is imminent )
I live near Dulles Airport but am off this week so I could drive anywhere around the beltway.
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Old 08-11-2010, 12:42 PM
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If no one responds there is a least one thread that explores alternative methods. The Factory Glow Plug Reamer has an OD of 7mm.

A 7mm Drill bit with the Flutes greased and turned carefully by hand would work
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I also think a Bronze Gun Cleaning Brush would work; but when I suggested it one of the members worried a bristle on the Brush might break off. I believe if you packed the brush with Grease that is unlikely to happen.

If you are handy with tools some have made a Reamer with by using an old Glow Plug; drilling it out to fit a Drill Bit and welding the drill bit on the Hex End. I do not see how the drilled the hole down the center witho out a Lathe; I guess I am not a skilled as some.
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I've got one for a 606 you can borrow.
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Old 08-11-2010, 05:24 PM
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Diesel911, Thanks for the info. I could probably make one based upon what you said but right now I am running short on time. ConnerM I believe the 606 would work I just need to double check. I will PM you and see about hooking up if it does. As an aside if anyone in this area needs a sand blaster and they have acccess to or own an air compressor I have 2
One blaster is for smaller jobs since it has a hopper on it the other one is a larger capacity
however the last time someone borrowed it it came back inop. I need to troubleshoot it since I will need it to finish up some undercarriage work on my 500E. I need to make a list of the specialty tools I have. Many of of my MX tools were sold after I left the airline maintenance business so I could pay off some school debts.
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Old 08-11-2010, 07:22 PM
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A drill bit with vaseline works for me every time and saves a lot of trouble if you don't have a reamer.
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Old 08-11-2010, 08:34 PM
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Yeah, I guess I am over thinking this because it a new car to me and it was my Dad's Thanks for the advice to all.
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Old 08-11-2010, 09:09 PM
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If no one responds there is a least one thread that explores alternative methods. The Factory Glow Plug Reamer has an OD of 7mm.

A 7mm Drill bit with the Flutes greased and turned carefully by hand would work
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I also think a Bronze Gun Cleaning Brush would work; but when I suggested it one of the members worried a bristle on the Brush might break off. I believe if you packed the brush with Grease that is unlikely to happen.

If you are handy with tools some have made a Reamer with by using an old Glow Plug; drilling it out to fit a Drill Bit and welding the drill bit on the Hex End. I do not see how the drilled the hole down the center witho out a Lathe; I guess I am not a skilled as some.
If I were to use a brush, I would use a well made steel brush, follow up with a magnet just in case if a bristle comes off.

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