Re: rear brake drum rivets
Posted by 32model901 On 2012/12/23 13:07:33
You may want to try:mcmaster.com/#
They have both the rivets and forming tool.
Measure the thickness on the drum and casting that the rivet will have to pass thru and make a test part of the same thickness with the same diameter hole.
You may have to shorten the length of the catalog rivets to get a tight fit after forming the head over.
If the rivet is to long it won't clamp tight against the drum and casting. To short and you won't have enough material left to full form the head over.
After you get the right length heat the rivets up to a dull red, back up the other side and use a press or 3 - 5 lb. hammer with the forming tool to set each rivet.
Good luck.
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They have both the rivets and forming tool.
Measure the thickness on the drum and casting that the rivet will have to pass thru and make a test part of the same thickness with the same diameter hole.
You may have to shorten the length of the catalog rivets to get a tight fit after forming the head over.
If the rivet is to long it won't clamp tight against the drum and casting. To short and you won't have enough material left to full form the head over.
After you get the right length heat the rivets up to a dull red, back up the other side and use a press or 3 - 5 lb. hammer with the forming tool to set each rivet.
Good luck.
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