Butch, I believe you are looking at this in the opposite of what it is!
The inside has to have a draft -so too does the reinforcing rib in

question

i.e. thick at the bottom (inside) thin on the top (outside)  - this must

of

course start at the bottom (inside). So all the weight is where we don't
want it and bugger-all where we do want it!!
I had the same problem with the prototype!!
Unless of course it's a separate piece.

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Been busy trying to put a dent on Linda's "Have to Do" list, so I'm late on
some replies.

Yep George, you're right, I mirrored the Boss, sorry for the confusion. This
should clarify it.....I've also included a Bottom view for reference.

George in reference to strength of the Rib supports: You want the larger mass
of material on the right hand side as shown. This makes a stronger structural
support for our application (Buckling resistant), which is what we want, the
Boss is stationary (Fixed) and the outer part of the Ribs/Bellhousing is
being Pulled (Dynamic). This subjects the thinner xsection of the Rib to
Tension loading and the thicker to compression loading simultaneously, the
perfect combo. If this is what you're referring to, then I believe your
thinking is backwards....See attached.

Butch

 
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