Just like the ***le says. I want to adapt a Weber 34ICT onto the intake of the Datsun 4 banger in my wife's '61 Nash. What have you guys used, or what do you recommend?
<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=450><TBODY><TR><TD width=15></TD><TD cl***=main vAlign=top> The OnlineMetals Guide to Aluminum Next to steel, Aluminum is the most commonly used and commercially available metal. Its light weight and high strength-to-weight ratio make it a good choice for everything from aircraft to flashlights to jigs to just about anything else you can make out of metal. Pure aluminum, primarily seen in the 1**x series of wrought aluminum alloys, has little strength, but possesses high electrical conductivity, reflectivity, and corrosion resistance. For this reason, a wide variety of aluminum alloys have been developed. OnlineMetals.com currently stocks eight alloys of aluminum in various shapes and sizes: <TABLE cellPadding=3><TBODY><TR><TD cl***=main vAlign=top noWrap>2011 Aluminum</TD><TD cl***=main>(available in Hex, Round)</TD></TR><TR><TD cl***=main vAlign=top noWrap>2024 Aluminum</TD><TD cl***=main>(available in Hex, Plate, Rectangle, Round, Sheet, Square, Tube)</TD></TR><TR><TD cl***=main vAlign=top noWrap>5052 Aluminum</TD><TD cl***=main>(available in Sheet)</TD></TR><TR><TD cl***=main vAlign=top noWrap>6061 Aluminum</TD><TD cl***=main>(available in Angle, Channel, Hex, I-Beam, Pipe, Plate, Rectangle, Rectangle Tube, Round, Sheet, Square, Square Tube, Tube)</TD></TR><TR><TD cl***=main vAlign=top noWrap>6063 Aluminum</TD><TD cl***=main>(available in Angle, Channel, Pipe, Rectangle, Rectangle Tube, Round, Square Tube, Tube)</TD></TR><TR><TD cl***=main vAlign=top noWrap>6101 Aluminum</TD><TD cl***=main>(available in Pipe, Rectangle)</TD></TR><TR><TD cl***=main vAlign=top noWrap>6262 Aluminum</TD><TD cl***=main>(available in Hex, Round)</TD></TR><TR><TD cl***=main vAlign=top noWrap>7075 Aluminum</TD><TD cl***=main>(available in Hex, Plate, Rectangle, Round, Sheet, Square)</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> 2011 Aluminum 2011 is the most machinable of the commonly available aluminum alloys. Machining this alloy can produce excellent surface finishes on your product, and small, broken chips. Weldability, strength, and anodizing response are all rated as average at best, and this alloy does not have a high degree of corrosion resistance. If the ability to make your part quickly is important to you, and strength is not the primary desire, 2011 represents a good choice if you're using aluminum. <TABLE border=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD colSpan=3>2011-T3 Aluminum</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top rowSpan=4>Minimum Properties</TD><TD>Ultimate Tensile Strength, psi</TD><TD>55,000</TD></TR><TR><TD>Yield Strength, psi</TD><TD>43,000</TD></TR><TR><TD>Brinell Hardness</TD><TD>95</TD></TR><TR><TD>Rockwell Hardness</TD><TD>B60</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top rowSpan=7>Chemistry</TD><TD>Aluminum (Al)</TD><TD>91.2 - 94.6%</TD></TR><TR><TD>Bi****h (Bi)</TD><TD>0.2 - 0.6%</TD></TR><TR><TD>Copper (Cu)</TD><TD>5.0 - 6.0%</TD></TR><TR><TD>Iron (Fe)</TD><TD>0.7% max</TD></TR><TR><TD>Magnesium (Mg)</TD><TD>2.1 - 2.9%</TD></TR><TR><TD>Lead (Pb)</TD><TD>0.2 - 0.6%</TD></TR><TR><TD>Silicon (Si)</TD><TD>0.4% max</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> 2024 Aluminum Copper is the main alloying ingredient in 2024. It is very strong compared to most aluminum alloys, and has average machinability, but the copper component of this alloy makes it susceptible to corrosion (many items in this alloy are produced with a clad surface to protect the underlying material.) In addition, 2024 is not considered to be weldable. Finally, the fatigue resistance of 2024 make it a primary choice when the application is expected to be under stress or strain for prolonged periods. It is commonly used in aerospace applications. <TABLE border=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD colSpan=3>2024-T3 Aluminum</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top rowSpan=4>Minimum Properties</TD><TD>Ultimate Tensile Strength, psi</TD><TD>70,000</TD></TR><TR><TD>Yield Strength, psi</TD><TD>50,000</TD></TR><TR><TD>Brinell Hardness</TD><TD>120</TD></TR><TR><TD>Rockwell Hardness</TD><TD>B75</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top rowSpan=7>Chemistry</TD><TD>Aluminum (Al)</TD><TD>90.7 - 94.7%</TD></TR><TR><TD>Chromium (Cr)</TD><TD>0.1% max</TD></TR><TR><TD>Copper (Cu)</TD><TD>3.8 - 4.9%</TD></TR><TR><TD>Iron (Fe)</TD><TD>0.5% max</TD></TR><TR><TD>Magnesium (Mg)</TD><TD>1.2 - 1.8%</TD></TR><TR><TD>Manganese (Mn)</TD><TD>0.3 - 0.9%</TD></TR><TR><TD>Silicon (Si)</TD><TD>0.5% max</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> 5052 Aluminum 5052 is the alloy most suited to forming operations, with good workability and higher strength than that of the 1100 or 3003 alloys that are commercially available. 5052 is not heat-treatable, but is stronger than most of the 5**x series of alloys. It has very good corrosion resistance, and can be easily welded. 5052 is not a good choice for extensive machining operations, as it has only a fair machinability rating. <TABLE border=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD colSpan=3>5052-H32 Aluminum</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top rowSpan=3>Minimum Properties</TD><TD>Ultimate Tensile Strength, psi</TD><TD>33,000</TD></TR><TR><TD>Yield Strength, psi</TD><TD>28,000</TD></TR><TR><TD>Brinell Hardness</TD><TD>60</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top rowSpan=7>Chemistry</TD><TD>Aluminum (Al)</TD><TD>95.7 - 97.7%</TD></TR><TR><TD>Chromium (Cr)</TD><TD>0.15 - 0.35%</TD></TR><TR><TD>Copper (Cu)</TD><TD>0.1% max</TD></TR><TR><TD>Iron (Fe)</TD><TD>0.4% max</TD></TR><TR><TD>Magnesium (Mg)</TD><TD>2.2 - 2.8%</TD></TR><TR><TD>Manganese (Mn)</TD><TD>0.1% max</TD></TR><TR><TD>Silicon (Si)</TD><TD>0.25% max</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> 6061 Aluminum 6061 Aluminum is, by most any measure, the most commonly used aluminum alloy. It is specified in most any application due to its strength, heat treatability, comparatively easy machining, and weldability. If that were not enough, it is also capable of being anodized, adding a layer of protection for finished parts. The main alloy ingredients of 6061 aluminum are magnesium and silicon. <TABLE border=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD colSpan=3>6061-T6 Aluminum</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top rowSpan=4>Physical and Mechanical Properties</TD><TD noWrap>Ultimate Tensile Strength, psi</TD><TD>45,000</TD></TR><TR><TD>Yield Strength, psi</TD><TD>40,000</TD></TR><TR><TD>Brinell Hardness</TD><TD>95</TD></TR><TR><TD>Rockwell Hardness</TD><TD>B60</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top rowSpan=8>Chemistry</TD><TD>Aluminum (Al)</TD><TD noWrap>95.8 - 98.6%</TD></TR><TR><TD>Chromium (Cr)</TD><TD noWrap>0.04 - 0.35%</TD></TR><TR><TD>Copper (Cu)</TD><TD noWrap>0.15 - 0.40%</TD></TR><TR><TD>Iron (Fe)</TD><TD noWrap>0.70%</TD></TR><TR><TD>Magnesium (Mg)</TD><TD noWrap>0.8 - 1.2%</TD></TR><TR><TD>Manganese (Mn)</TD><TD noWrap>0.15% max</TD></TR><TR><TD>Silicon (Si)</TD><TD noWrap>0.4 - 0.8%</TD></TR><TR><TD>Zinc (Zn)</TD><TD noWrap>0.25%</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> 6063 Aluminum 6063 is often called architectural aluminum for two reasons - first, it has a surface finish that is far smoother than the other commercially available alloys, and second, its strength is significantly less (roughly half the strength of 6061), making it suited for applications where strength is not the foremost consideration. 6063 is rated as "Good" for forming and cold working operations, "Excellent" for anodizing, and "Fair" for machining. <TABLE border=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD colSpan=3>6063-T52 Aluminum</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top rowSpan=3>Minimum Properties</TD><TD>Ultimate Tensile Strength, psi</TD><TD>27,000</TD></TR><TR><TD>Yield Strength, psi</TD><TD>21,000</TD></TR><TR><TD>Brinell Hardness</TD><TD>60</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top rowSpan=7>Chemistry</TD><TD>Aluminum (Al)</TD><TD>97.5% max</TD></TR><TR><TD>Chromium (Cr)</TD><TD>0.1% max</TD></TR><TR><TD>Copper (Cu)</TD><TD>0.1% max</TD></TR><TR><TD>Iron (Fe)</TD><TD>0.35% max</TD></TR><TR><TD>Magnesium (Mg)</TD><TD>0.45 - 0.90%</TD></TR><TR><TD>Manganese (Mn)</TD><TD>0.1% max</TD></TR><TR><TD>Silicon (Si)</TD><TD>0.2 - 0.6%</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> 6101 Aluminum 6101 is best suited for applications involving moderate strength and maximum electrical conductivity. It is similar to alloy 6063, but with minor chemistry changes which enhance electrical conductivity. Although slightly lower in conductivity than alloy 1350, it offers greater strength. Its most typical application is bus bar. <TABLE border=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD colSpan=3>6101-T6 Aluminum</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top rowSpan=4>Physical and Mechanical Properties</TD><TD noWrap>Ultimate Tensile Strength, psi</TD><TD>32,000</TD></TR><TR><TD>Yield Strength, psi</TD><TD>28,000</TD></TR><TR><TD>Brinell Hardness</TD><TD>71</TD></TR><TR><TD>Electrical Conductivity</TD><TD>57% IACS</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top rowSpan=8>Chemistry</TD><TD>Aluminum (Al)</TD><TD noWrap>97.6%</TD></TR><TR><TD>Chromium (Cr)</TD><TD noWrap>0.03%</TD></TR><TR><TD>Copper (Cu)</TD><TD noWrap>0.10%</TD></TR><TR><TD>Iron (Fe)</TD><TD noWrap>0.50%</TD></TR><TR><TD>Magnesium (Mg)</TD><TD noWrap>0.35 - 0.80%</TD></TR><TR><TD>Manganese (Mn)</TD><TD noWrap>0.03% max</TD></TR><TR><TD>Silicon (Si)</TD><TD noWrap>0.3 - 0.7%</TD></TR><TR><TD>Boron (Si)</TD><TD noWrap>0.06%</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> 6262 Aluminum 6262 was designed as an aluminum alloy for operations where significant machining is required. It contains lead and bi****h to help with chip creation and breakage, as well as to partially lubricate the cutting tool. It is generally regarded as having good strength and corrosion resistance. Finished parts can be produced with a high level of polishing. <TABLE border=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD colSpan=3>6262-T6511 Aluminum</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top rowSpan=3>Minimum Properties</TD><TD>Ultimate Tensile Strength, psi</TD><TD>31,900</TD></TR><TR><TD>Yield Strength, psi</TD><TD>27,600</TD></TR><TR><TD>Brinell Hardness</TD><TD>71</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top rowSpan=9>Chemistry</TD><TD>Aluminum (Al)</TD><TD>94.6 - 97.8%</TD></TR><TR><TD>Chromium (Cr)</TD><TD>0.04 - 0.14%</TD></TR><TR><TD>Copper (Cu)</TD><TD>0.15 - 0.40%</TD></TR><TR><TD>Iron (Fe)</TD><TD>0.7% max</TD></TR><TR><TD>Magnesium (Mg)</TD><TD>0.8 - 1.2%</TD></TR><TR><TD>Manganese (Mn)</TD><TD>0.15% Max</TD></TR><TR><TD>Bi****h (Bi)</TD><TD>0.4 - 0.7%</TD></TR><TR><TD>Silicon (Si)</TD><TD>0.4 - 0.8%</TD></TR><TR><TD>Lead (Pb)</TD><TD>0.4 - 0.7%</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> 7075 Aluminum 7075 is the other "aircraft grade" aluminum that is carried by OnlineMetals. Its principal alloying ingredients are zinc and copper, which make it one of the highest-strength aluminum alloys that are available. In fact, its typical strength in the T6 temper is higher than most mild steels. 7075 also has average-to-good ratings for machinability, corrosion resistance, and anodizing response. Like 2024, however, it is not considered to be weldable. <TABLE border=1 cellPadding=4 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD colSpan=3>7075-T6 Aluminum</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top rowSpan=4>Physical and Mechanical Properties</TD><TD>Ultimate Tensile Strength, psi</TD><TD>83,000</TD></TR><TR><TD>Yield Strength, psi</TD><TD>73,000</TD></TR><TR><TD>Brinell Hardness</TD><TD>150</TD></TR><TR><TD>Rockwell Hardness</TD><TD>B87</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top rowSpan=7>Chemistry</TD><TD>Aluminum (Al)</TD><TD>87.1 - 91.4%</TD></TR><TR><TD>Zinc (Zn)</TD><TD>5.1 - 6.1% max</TD></TR><TR><TD>Copper (Cu)</TD><TD>1.2 - 2.0%</TD></TR><TR><TD>Chromium (Cr)</TD><TD>0.18 - 0.28%</TD></TR><TR><TD>Iron (Fe)</TD><TD>0.5 max</TD></TR><TR><TD>Magnesium (Mg)</TD><TD>2.1 - 2.9%</TD></TR><TR><TD>Manganese (Mn)</TD><TD>0.3% max</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Thanks, guys. Where does one obtain blocks of aluminum for carving? Posted from the TJJ App for iPhone & iPad
A local s**** place saves/sells metals that can be reused. One place does sell it, but the other place in town does not resell any of it. Check local places, to see if they resell.
Bakelite thermosetting phenol formaldehyde resin, http://www.mcmaster.com/#phenolic/=jxsvdr One of the first plastics made from synthetic components, Bakelite was used for its electrical nonconductivity and heat-resistant properties in electrical insulators, radio and telephone casings, and such diverse products as kitchenware, jewelry, pipe stems, and children's toys. Bakelite was designated a National Historic Chemical Landmark in 1993 by the American Chemical Society in recognition of its significance as the world's first synthetic plastic.<SUP id=cite_ref-0 cl***=reference jQuery18206956636710039659="13">[1]</SUP> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bakelite .
don't laugh, i have done it and it works fine. i used oak. i was doing some experimenting with different carbs and it was much faster to make them out of wood than alum. **** i think that i used it for the better part of a year before i changed it. it still was fine when i took it off. delrin or teflon would work to, its also easy to machine
Wood makes for a pretty good carb spacer and insulates the carb from the manifold heat. I used a chunk of maple as an insulator/riser on an O/T car I used to own. It was still doing it's job when I sold the car.
hotrod did a artical on this years ago. it had horsepower gains due to the insulating factor from the manifold.
But wouldnt the wood soak up the gasoline, and come apart? You know, like when you've had a toothpick in your mouth for a while. Posted from the TJJ App for iPhone & iPad
I would have to say no. I haven't done it personally but I have pieces of wood that have had diesel and gear oil on them for years and they are actually holding up better than pieces of wood that haven't had anything spilled on them. I would have to guess that wood materials are not oil soluble but are water soluble (which would make sense since was a living thing that existed solely because it could transport water through its fibers. Now I'm gonna make engine parts out of wood...
Delrin, the right wood, aluminum, steel are all good but I wouldn't use teflon since it too easily cold flows/creeps under even a mild compressive force and then the joint is compromised and will leak. This is similar to flange gaskets where again teflon is a bad choice.
In the late Sir Peter Ustinov's Rock of Gibraltar Grand Prix, the French team had an experimental wooden engine. Amazing stuff, wood
back in the 70s i run a tunnelram on my 55. i needed to get them carbs up abut 4 inches.made them out of oak.used them for 8 yrs.and they worked out great!in fact i thin k i still got them.
Do I need to put a sealant on the wood? If so, what do you recommend? Posted from the TJJ App for iPhone & iPad
I made one from the long strand fibergl*** bondo. I formed it on a gl*** plate and then used another gl*** plate to get the top flat. Worked for many years. I still have it and is still like new.
It is excellent, insulates well and you can work it with common wood tools. You don't need to own a machine shop to work with phenolic. A long time ago it was common to see them made from wood believe it or not. Probably not your best material but it was used and worked. Just information here.
no. you dont,well i didnt anyway and like i said i used them for 8 yrs.thou i did sand and sand and sand some more.inside and out was slick as gl***.i did prime and paint the outside a silver color.damned if they didnt look good.ive been trying to find pics of the car with them on there. i know i got some somewhere.
Someplace around here in a box I have a birds eye maple spacer/adapter that I made to put a Big carter AFB on a small journal 283 intake. A fella had made an adapter out of sheets of card board (not corrogated) glued together, the elmers didn't hold. My grandpa had a chunk of birds eye maple and said, "here this will work." A little pricey I suppose but it worked like a champ. My mom still had it when she moved in here with us. She kept the dummist stuff over the years.
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