Paul


got the files  and have the material here...I have enough to make at
least 8 plates.I will  make 1 for inspection, then if you want
more......

the pressure caps  can be done as well.. get the geom and advise  on
material....

jeff

OK do we have any other buyers? Speak up  now.

Paul Lamar


Paul
can you publish the list of those that spoke up so we can verify you
have us down... Count me in.

Mike C.

I don't have a list.
People should contact Jeff directly.

jeff doddridge <4starr@cox.net>

Paul Lamar


Paul, I was reflecting on the beam plate design, in it's present
configuration. I notice that the Barry cups are in essence butt
welded to the ends of the beam. Given that the welding process
destroys the heat-treat properties of the aluminum in the heat
afected zone, is this method of attachment strong enough to hold
the engine and absorb all of the forces incurred? I'm not an
engineer, but I do understand the welding process, so please
don't take offense. I'm just posing a question.
C. Smith

Absolutely.

If you take a 6.5 G hard landing drop in and assume the engine weighs 300
pounds the shear force on the welds is 2000 pounds.
Lets assume for the moment all force is applied to only
one cup. The one closest to the engine.

If the total weld area taking both sides of the cup is .25 inch by 3 inch long
that is an area of .75 inch. .125" per side.  Therefor the stress is 2000 / .75
or 2,666 psi. The  tig weld tensile strength is given in this reference
as about 25,000 psi so we have a factor of safety of 10.

http://www.aps.anl.gov/Science/Publications/lsnotes/ls254/ls254.html

Paul Lamar