[Spridgets] Racer type button question..

[Lester]

Ok, how does that measure up to exhaust gas temps? ie how would an  
800F exhaust temp compare to the 400F cylinder temp?  Or would that  
simply melt the plastic?
On Sep 26, 2008, at 8:50 AM, John Caffrey wrote:

> Lester wrote:
>> Morning all,
>>
>> do any of you know the temp range  for the plastic buttons being  
>> used  to keep the wristpin in the piston?  and where they are sold?
>>
>>
>>
> Lester,
> Can't tell you where to buy them, I made my own buttons from teflon  
> rod. The upper temperature range for virgin teflon is at least 400F.  
> Don't use glass-filled teflon, too abrasive.
> John
> Fogelsville, PA