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Page 1: ...AB 08 2013 Web Revision 12 17 2015 Ford Drilling Machines Parts and Instruction Manual I S O 9001 2008 10002 5 0 5 T H E F O R D METER BOX CO M P A N Y I N C Ford Drilling Machines Parts and Instruction Manual ...

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Page 3: ...nstructions 8 Ford Model 77 Assembly Instructions for Shell Cutters 9 Ford Model 77 Drilling Machine Adapters Recommended Drill Sizes 10 Recommended Drilling Machine Adapters 10 Recommended Tapping Machine Adapters 10 The Ford SIMTAP Drilling Machine Information Information and Optional Items 11 SIMTAP Drilling Machine Kits SIMDMK 12 SIMTAP Component Parts 12 Optional Items 12 The Ford SIMTAP Dril...

Page 4: ...ing information below 1 Substitute Flush Valve or Hose Adapter for Plug Attach Hose 2 When Drill or PVC Cutter cuts through main water pressure tends to wash chips through machine and Hose AB 4 Ordering Information Drilling Machine only includes items 1 through 9A on page 5 Complete Drilling Machine Kit includes items 1 through 12 on page 5 Drills shell cutters and hole saw should be ordered separ...

Page 5: ...Gasket for all Corp Stop Adapters GT 130 Options for 1 2 1 1 4 Drilling Requirements 17 7 16 Drill for 1 2 Corp Stop fits boring bar DMBB 1 DMD 1 9 16 Drill for 5 8 Corp Stop fits boring bar DMBB 2 DMD 2 11 16 Drill for 3 4 Corp Stop fits boring bar DMBB 3 DMD 3 7 8 Drill for 1 Corp Stop fits boring bar DMBB 4A DMD 4A 18 Boring Bar for 7 16 Drill for 1 2 Corp Stop DMBB 1 19 Boring Bar for 9 16 Dri...

Page 6: ...8 7 BSPT SS NL 2 Adapter with 2 MIP BSPT threads Drills DMD 5 DI 1 1 8 Drill for 1 1 4 Corp Stop fits boring bar DMBB 67 Hole Saws DMHS 7 1 7 8 Hole Saw for 2 Corp Stop fits Arbor DMA 67 DMHSS Package of 6 Hole Saw Spacers DMA 67 Arbor only for use with Boring Bar DMBB 67 includes DMPD pilot drill and DMHSS Spacer Shell Cutters DMSC 5 PVC 1 1 8 Shell Cutter for 1 1 4 Corp Stop fits boring bar DMBB...

Page 7: ...ll Cutter 7 8 1 DMSC 5 PVC Shell Cutter 1 1 8 1 1 4 1 1 4 DMSC 6 DI Shell Cutter 1 3 8 1 1 2 DMSC 6 PVC Shell Cutter 1 3 8 1 1 2 1 1 2 DMSC 7 DI Shell Cutter 1 7 8 2 DMSC 7 PVC Shell Cutter 1 7 8 2 2 DMHS 7 Hole Saw 1 7 8 2 2 2 Drilling Machine Adapters Catalog br Number Flare br Copper br Thread Corporation Body Outlet Thread Type Nominal Thread Size Inside br Gasket or O ring Male Iron Pipe Thre...

Page 8: ...nd do not stop until the cutter is completely through the pipe With PVC it is important to continue cutting until the Shell Cutter has penetrated the wall of the water main and the Boring Bar DMBB shoulder contacts the bottom stop in the Adapter DMA 8 Slowly reverse the Feedscrew DMHF and allow the Boring Bar DMBB to slowly back out until it hits the top stop in the machine If you are drilling int...

Page 9: ... Fig 1 Insert the Boring Bar into the Drilling Machine Fig 2 Select the proper Drilling Machine Adapter and attach it to the Drilling Machine Fig 3 Attach the Shell Cutter to the end of the Boring Bar The following is a quotation from the Uni Bell Tapping Guide for PVC Pressure Pipe Uni Pub 8 88 page 10 PVC is easy to machine so it is a temptation to overfeed the cutter because it is comparatively...

Page 10: ...ter is not threaded to the bottom a free washer type screw plug adapter is available from Ford Recommended Drilling Machine Adapters Size Ford Corporation Number Outlet br Threads Mueller Mueller Romac Ridgid Reed Ford Ford E 4 E 5 D 4 D 5 Tapmate Too MLT3401 DM1100 Model 77 SIMTAP 1 2 F1000 1 2 Fl Copper 63796 DMA2 1 NL 5 8 x3 4 F1000 3 4 Fl Copper 52019 37902 351 05 506 92097 08423 DMA2 3 NL SIM...

Page 11: ...ing Pilot Bit Two Coupon Extractors Set of four Hole Saws Carrying Case Optional Items 11 16 through 1 7 8 Shell Cutters for PVC 11 16 through 1 7 8 Shell Cutters for Ductile Iron Dewalt 18V Cordless Drill Dewalt 36V Cordless Drill Dewalt Automobile Battery Charger AB 11 Ordering Information The Ford SIMTAP Drilling Machine complete kit includes items 1 through 11 on page 12 Optional items and spa...

Page 12: ...apter Pink SIMDMA4 5 Q 1 1 4 CTS Quick Joint Thread Adapter Silver SIMDMA1 8 2 1 2 Iron Pipe Thread Adapter Silver SIMDMHS 5 1 1 8 Hole Saw SIMDMSC 3 PVC 11 16 Shell Cutter for PVC Asbestos Cement SIMDMSC 4 PVC 7 8 Shell Cutter for PVC Asbestos Cement SIMDMSC 5 PVC 1 1 8 Shell Cutter for PVC Asbestos Cement SIMDMSC 6 PVC 1 3 8 Shell Cutter for PVC Asbestos Cement SIMDMSC 7 PVC 1 7 8 Shell Cutter f...

Page 13: ...oper column for the corporation body outlet thread type The catalog number for the proper adapter is in the far left column The SIMTAP is compatible with all corporation stops complying with the AWWA C800 Standard The SIMTAP also works on Ball Corporation Stops and most other valve types Consult with factory for non standard valve applications and adapter availability For 2 Flare Copper use the Si...

Page 14: ...ft arbor Take the hexed end of the shaft and extend it through the front of the machine adapter end until it extends all the way through the body Proceed by pulling the shaft item 5 from behind until the hole saw bottoms out inside the body Affix the SIMTAP Machine to the valve and hand tighten Open the corporation stop making sure it is in the fully open position and push the shaft through the va...

Page 15: ...nd slide the shaft through the square opening in the adapter wrench figure 2 for leverage and to prevent the shaft from turning while removing cutters Use provided coupon extractor figure 3 to free stuck coupons After removing the pilot bit remove the cutter from the shaft Thread the appropriate extractor through the bottom of the cutter to release the coupon Use caution when applying force to the...

Page 16: ...ent Warranty All merchandise is warranted to be free from defects in material and factory workmanship for one year from date of shipment from our factory We will provide free of charge new products in equal quantities for any that prove defective within one year from date of shipment from our factory Manufacturer shall not be liable for any loss damage or injury direct or consequential arising out...

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