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Originally Posted by JFP in PA
If you are thinking about using this for the bell housing slot for the IMS Solution oil line, let me make a suggestion: WIth just the new flange set loosely in place, make the bell housing lip location with a marker, then drill a small pilot hole to start, increasing the bit size until you are at the opening size needed. Then trim away any excess material first with a fine hacksaw, and then clean up and bevel the edges with these bits.
My preferential method is to use a rotary broaching tool once the pilot hole is in place. The broach is basically a very accurate hole saw type tool that makes a very clean hole of the right size in one move, but is rather exensive for a one time DIY:
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I considered drilling and hacksawing, which I'm sure can provide a decent result. However, I have some experience grinding metal from working in a body and fender shop, and I want to try the right-angle drill and burr method. The same method was used in Jake Raby's video demonstrating how to install the Solution, and it resulted in a pretty nice notch after a minimum of thrashing.
I do like those broaching tools. My metal-fabricator friend has what he calls a broaching set, but it doesn't include anything that looks like that. They're expensive, you say?
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