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I've read this several times, and still not quite sure I can believe
it. The flex plate I have is thin. In the .040" range thin. I realize
that it will all be shear forces, but can 9 threaded holes be expected
to take the 800ft/lb of reaction forces that a typical NA engine is
expected to put out?
(I believe I got the 800ft/lb number out of the discussion of the
Schwertz beam motor mount on PL website). Just doesn't seem like it
could hold up.
For crimmney sakes, Ernest - not so loud. If we never tell it, it won't
know it can't handle it.
Ernest, I think the flex plate is more like .092 - 0.125 " thick or more.
In any case, I have never heard of a flex plate failing.
It will would also take a bit less stress without the gear shifting going on
as in the automobile. Also, not certain but I think the flywheel torque is
on the order of 150-200 ft/lb for an NA engine.
Ed A
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