[Healeys] King Pin Reamer

[john harper]

Simon

It is not a good idea to use individual reamers. They will drift slightly
whilst cutting and then the kingpin will not align correctly and go tight.

On Tue, 6 Aug 2024 at 04:28, Michael Salter <michaelsalter at gmail.com> wrote:

> I have a pair of the original reamers that have to be used in the correct
> order which do a fabulous job on new bushes. The nice thing about the non
> adjustable type is that they are held in alignment perfectly during the
> reaming process and it's essentially impossible to screw up.
>
> M
>
> On Mon., Aug. 5, 2024, 7:54 p.m. Simon Lachlan via Healeys, <
> healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>> I bought a Quintin Hazell set of King Pins at the Beaulieu Autojumble
>> last year. Right now, the ones in the car are OK so the set, which I got
>> at a good price, remains in the attic. Just recently I’ve noticed a
>> reamer for sale at, so far, a good price. However, these things are pricey
>> and the price will probably go up. So, my question is this: Is it worth
>> buying a reamer, used but in excellent condition, which will do both top
>> and bottom bushes? OR, should I buy two separate adjustable reamers? The
>> latter seem cheap but I’d probably never use them again.
>>
>> I do recall that Roger Moment suggests the adjustable route………
>>
>> Simon
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