Crank pinning issue/question
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From: Ashland Kentucky
Crank pinning issue/question
So today I was going to start my P1 install. It's a used kit. I got a friend's ATI crank pinning kit. But it puts the pin perpendicular to the axis of the crank, whereas the kits everyone else uses puts the pin parallel to the axis of the crank (straight in from front). His kit won't work since I'm using a stock balancer (of course - that would be too easy).
So my question is this: another buddy has his pinning kit he used with his Maggie. He's not sure of the brand, but I know I can borrow his fixture. Can I use his fixture and the other guy's ATI pins (3/16" diameter)?
I know the guys from A&A and EPP will know this.
Basically I guess the question is: will the Maggie fixture use 3/16" dowels?
So my question is this: another buddy has his pinning kit he used with his Maggie. He's not sure of the brand, but I know I can borrow his fixture. Can I use his fixture and the other guy's ATI pins (3/16" diameter)?
I know the guys from A&A and EPP will know this.
Basically I guess the question is: will the Maggie fixture use 3/16" dowels?
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Joined: May 2005
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From: West Norriton PA
St. Jude Donor '08
So today I was going to start my P1 install. It's a used kit. I got a friend's ATI crank pinning kit. But it puts the pin perpendicular to the axis of the crank, whereas the kits everyone else uses puts the pin parallel to the axis of the crank (straight in from front). His kit won't work since I'm using a stock balancer (of course - that would be too easy).
So my question is this: another buddy has his pinning kit he used with his Maggie. He's not sure of the brand, but I know I can borrow his fixture. Can I use his fixture and the other guy's ATI pins (3/16" diameter)?
I know the guys from A&A and EPP will know this.
Basically I guess the question is: will the Maggie fixture use 3/16" dowels?
So my question is this: another buddy has his pinning kit he used with his Maggie. He's not sure of the brand, but I know I can borrow his fixture. Can I use his fixture and the other guy's ATI pins (3/16" diameter)?
I know the guys from A&A and EPP will know this.
Basically I guess the question is: will the Maggie fixture use 3/16" dowels?
It should work using maggie one, as that's how I pinned my crank.
If the pins don't fit you can run over to home depot and buy some metal rod and make your own.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Oxford PA
If your drill bit doesn`t mean that much to you after you drill the hole cut the drill bit and use the smooth part bevel it just a touch. Just do yourself a favor and use a hardened/stainless steel bit. Always a perfect fitment!!!!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Bardstown Kentucky
I use the 1/4" pins.. here is my process
I take a good measurement with the micrometer on the length of the pin. Then I measure the thickness of the pin kit jig. I add these two measurements together and go back to my bit. I wrap a piece tape that length onto my drill bit. Then I drill in until it meets the jig.
I take a good measurement with the micrometer on the length of the pin. Then I measure the thickness of the pin kit jig. I add these two measurements together and go back to my bit. I wrap a piece tape that length onto my drill bit. Then I drill in until it meets the jig.
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From: San Antonio Texas
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'08
I use the 1/4" pins.. here is my process
I take a good measurement with the micrometer on the length of the pin. Then I measure the thickness of the pin kit jig. I add these two measurements together and go back to my bit. I wrap a piece tape that length onto my drill bit. Then I drill in until it meets the jig.
I take a good measurement with the micrometer on the length of the pin. Then I measure the thickness of the pin kit jig. I add these two measurements together and go back to my bit. I wrap a piece tape that length onto my drill bit. Then I drill in until it meets the jig.
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