Charlie Kuss wrote:

OK. 22003 will be a bit stiffer but according to Vance that might be what
you need. Those 5/8 bolts will be a lot overkill and a bit heavy so
you could drill them with a 3/8 hole on a lathe. Stop short of the
threaded portion.

Paul Lamar

Bulent Aliev wrote:

On my 22003 mounts I made Delrin inserts with 5/16 bolt hole and pressed them

in. This

way I can use smaller and much lighter AN bolts.
Bulent

Paul/Listers,
 I have voiced my concerns using this material for this purpose to Bulent directly.
Perusing the info regarding thermoplastics found in McMaster-Carr's catalog, I
learned the following. Delrin's operational temperature range is stated as -20
degrees (F) to +180 degrees (F). It melts at 347 degrees (F). I feel that this
temperature range is far to low to be safe for under cowl use. Bulent feels that
his under cowl temperatures will not exceed +180 degrees (F). It seems like
whistling past the graveyard to me.
 For safety, I would suggest using a metal insert in this area.

I agree.

BTW Charlie where do you get new connectors for sensors and fuel injectors?
Some of mine have turned to dust from the turbo heat. 

Paul Lamar
 
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