CPS for mini

[Pat Ford]

On Tue, 9 Feb 1999, Jim Davies wrote:

> Date: Tue, 9 Feb 1999 07:00:53 -0800 (PST)
> From: Jim Davies <jimd at vcc.bc.ca>
> To: diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu
> Subject: Re: CPS for mini
> 
> 
> 
> On Tue, 9 Feb 1999, Michael D. Porter wrote:
> 
> > rpm. I would say that a thin bit of stainless probably won't cut it when
> > the clutch and/or flywheel comes apart. If it's a big clutch and
> > flywheel, 1/4" plate would be the minimum.... (!)
> > 
> A 1/4 inch scattershield may work for a clutch explosion, if the
> workmanship is very good, especially the shape and the attachment
> brackets. If the flywheel disintegrates however, there is no chance it
> will protect you. KYAGB.
> 
I'd be temped to use 1/2" aluminium. it isn't as tough as steel but
wouldn't the chunks of flywheel tend to embed themselves rather then 
bouncing around ( and it's light )

 

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