CPS for mini

[Bruce Plecan]

-----Original Message-----
From: Pat Ford <pford at qnx.com>
To: diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu <diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu>
Date: Tuesday, February 09, 1999 2:39 PM
Subject: Re: CPS for mini

Having seen some non-contained flywheel/disc/clutch covers explosions
(pardon,
the incorrect term, but it's as close to an explosion, as you can imagine),
I can say with certainty, there ain't no rules about how they leave, other
than with alot
of force.
Bruce.



>> > 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 )