William Davies wrote:
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
>
> > Cast iron is about 3x heavier than aluminum, so the aluminum model
> > must be about 25% thinner than the cast iron ones. I can see why
> > the old, thin aluminum bellhousings are considered a bit flimsy
> > for hopped-up Spit engines.
>
> I was talking to one of the Triumph works drivers at the Stoneleigh Triumph
>Show earlier today. He suggested alloy bellhousings should be sold in pairs -
>this would provide a replacement for when they crack around the bottom edge
>just inbard of the flange! I've never seen this myself, but I guess the
>Spitfires he drives are somewhat more powerful than any I've owned!
> Cheers,
> Bill.
>
I don't know what the problem is. As long as you use the thicker one
you should not have any trouble. I have had 2 of them (still have one)
and have never had any problems. Bob Totten now has one of them and
(knock on wood) I doubt he has or will have any trouble either.
Joe
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