Here is another way George. 
You can do away with all the ribs.
Your foundry will love it.
Your machinist will love it.
Your welder will love it.
And Tracy will love it.
The 1/2 inch square .035 4130 steel struts are bolted to 
the bell housing with two 10-32 screws each.

Paul Lamar
 
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