Jerry Hey wrote:

Here are the results of the static load test.  The Schertz beam is
.063
mild steel.  The unsupported section is 30 inches. Using feeler gages
between the .5 inch thick steel plate and the top of the Schertz
Beam,
it was determined that at 6.5" from the center  the beam deflected
.012
Inches.   This was not visible to the eye.   Mild steel seems to be
strong enough to do the job.  Of course, we are planning on using
4130.
  Jerry

Excellent work Jerry. Thanks a bunch for doing this. The thing about
mild steel
is the fatigue life. If there is any vibration it is likely to crack
long
term.

Paul Lamar

BTW Jerry those oil pan clips can look like this. This will pick up
those
missing pan bolts near the oil pan corners. The flange is on the
outside of bolts.


Paul Lamar

No, still won't work.  The corner of the beam bisects the third hole
out from center.    I don't think it is a problem.  If someone is
worried about it, the solution is a custom pan.  Jerry

OK

Paul Lamar
 
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