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Old 12-21-2009, 09:48 PM
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What friggen drill bits are to be used when drilling the shift rail? I have burned up four bits so far.

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Old 12-23-2009, 09:47 AM
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The outside might be hardened.Try taking a grinder and making a flat spot to drill on.It will take the harden part off and give a flat surface to drill.Just my 2 cents.Good luck
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use carbide bits they are a harder material than hss bits
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2 carbide bits later....lol. Thanks guys

I have another transmission to do this to, and I am going to grind a flat spot into it.
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What kit did you use? I have thought about this but didnt want to take my tranny apart.
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I bought the kit from www.thegearbox.org




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