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From: Ernest Christley <echristl@cisco.com>
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Ed Anderson wrote:

>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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Well, I won't tell it if everyone will promise to keep their voice down 
around mine 8*)

This actually make me quite happy.  I was worried about dropping from 9 
to 6 bolts.  I'll still count on a backing nut, just because I don't 
think my machining skills are on par with what the Ross people have, but 
six 5/16 bolts will be more than sufficient for the role.