>> George Lendich wrote:
>>
>> Paul,
>> As promised an update on the progress of the bellhousing.
>>
>> As I intend to use this mock-up to make a mould (Plug) I've laid it on

a

>> piece of plastic covered board and sealed around the bottom edge with a
>> concave bead
>> of water based filler and will allow it to dry thoroughly.
>>
>> I've already waxed the mock-up but will give it another coat before I
>> apply two coats of PVA Mould release.
>>
>> I've purchased the glass and Core-Mat (5mm) and will lay it up as soon

as

>> all is ready.
>>
>> George (down under)
>
> Looks good George. I'll have a look around LA and see if we can get it
> cast
> in magnesium as 5 mm .196 inches wall will be a bit heavy in aluminum.
>
> Paul Lamar

George what happen to the bellhousing project?
Bob Boberrorusa  Wichita, Ks.

Bob,
Thanks for your interest!

Well as you know Butch has been very busy and he is testing the bellhousing.
His interim report went something like this ' Ultrasound tested the BH for
porosity and flaws, flex tested in the BH in both horizontal and vertical
and point load tested the BH - all passed with flying colours." - he is very
thorough!!

He also has to machine his BH and in the process give his opinion on the
best possible machining protocol.

As Butch will be supplying the Bellhousings locally (USA), you may wish to
advise him of your interest.

I have looked at CNC and although this process is very good it is also very
expensive for the one-offs and the small runs. I think we have agreed to
source a good manual machinist and he may be best to do that locally.
Manually machining the BH will IMHO require a jig, to repeat the process
cost effectively, time wise.

I believe Butch is on Holidays at the moment, therefore he may make Oshkosh.
If he does I'm sure he will show the Bellhousing.
George


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