Jerry Hey wrote:

Paul, what is the o.d. of the rear engine mount strut on your engine
mount?   Jerry

5/16 or 3/8 I forgot which. A 3/8 .035 tube will take about 5000 pounds
in tension at a stress level of 65,000 psi. Anything bigger than
that or thicker wall is over kill. Of course this assumes a perfect weld.

Paul Lamar

Correction. 2,600 pounds.

Paul Lamar
 
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