Dan Richardson
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The cotter pin end of the choke rod broke off. I can make a new rod but how do you drill that small hole for the pin?
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Andy Martin
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The hole is really not that small. But you need to center punch accurately then hold it in a drill press vise while you drill it.
If it's too small for you find an old rod with a hole and weld the end to your new rod.
If it's too small for you find an old rod with a hole and weld the end to your new rod.
gene bender
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use a center drill to mark the hole so the bit will drill where you want the hole. If you have the rod in a vice to hold the rod secure it will help.
kcm.MN
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Drilling your hole won't be difficult using a drill press. However, a handheld drill will require the use of a v-block jig. This could be something store bought or homemade. Have seen them made from a piece of 2x4, and from both steel and aluminum using angle. The angle holds your shaft in position for drilling. Is MUCH more accurate than trying to go it freehand. Here's an aluminum one that is on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Eagle-Americ...&sr=8-3&keywords=v-block+drilling+jig
Another trick is to take 2 pieces of wood (1x2's maybe?) and clamp the shaft between them using C-clamps. This will help prevent the piece from rotating while trying to get started.
https://www.amazon.com/Eagle-Americ...&sr=8-3&keywords=v-block+drilling+jig
Another trick is to take 2 pieces of wood (1x2's maybe?) and clamp the shaft between them using C-clamps. This will help prevent the piece from rotating while trying to get started.
Gary Mitchell
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Good idea! gm
heavyhaulertoo
Member
I always grind off a flat spot on rod then you can center punch
it to start drill
it to start drill
tracto-man
Member
If you have a drill press it's fairly easy, just put in a small drill bit.
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