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1928 Austin Timing Helical Gear - Turning the Gear Blank from a Cast Iron Casting

Keith Rucker - VintageMachinery.org via YouTube

Overview

Watch a detailed machining process for creating a replacement timing gear for a 1928 Austin car engine. Follow along as the cast iron blank is turned and machined to near-final dimensions in preparation for helical gear cutting. Learn techniques for taper setup, hub thickness adjustment, drilling, and boring on a lathe. Gain insights into vintage automotive part fabrication and precision metalworking skills applicable to gear manufacturing and restoration projects.

Syllabus

Intro
Gear Overview
Taper Setup
Machining
Hub Thickness
Drilling
Boring
Outro

Taught by

Keith Rucker - VintageMachinery.org

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