Record 74 auto vice

[dannyr]

So it can hold a cylinder head - firmly enough to actually work on it?

 

[merlin]

It holds this well but its an old flat head so not really much better than putting it on the bench.

Merlin

 

[Vono]

Just found this thread on the 74 Auto Vice.

Seems rude not to add mine to it.

Mine actually came with the original pipe jaw stuck in it (since freed it so it can be removed).

My other half bought it me for my 50th recently

 

[Bod]

Vono, looking at your photo, do the threads go all the way to the front jaw, or do they stop some way before?
A photo of an original pipe jaw would be helpful.

Bod.

 

[Vono]

Vono, looking at your photo, do the threads go all the way to the front jaw, or do they stop some way before?
A photo of an original pipe jaw would be helpful.

Bod.

Hello Bod
Leave it with me I'll take some pics for you.
Cheers

 

[Vono]

Hello Bod

I hope these are ok? The jaw has a chip on the top & does seem to droop a touch when in it's slot in the vice.
Cheers

 

[Bod]

Thanks Vono, the main threaded shalf is the same as mine, except mine is a lot greasier!
The original pipe jaw appears slightly shorter than my after-market one, the hole is in a better place for removal, being against the jaw for possible leverage, mine is slightly further away.

Bod.

 

[Vono]

No problem Bod, happy to help.

 

[Dannib]

Hi there
You have all inspired me to renovate a 74.
Can I ask if anyone has successfully removed a rusted-in Hardened Steel Anvil piece?
I'd like to get it out
cheers
Danni