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  1. pennswoodsed

    Why the load index of single tire is higher than double tire's?

    I will post a concise citation when I find one. The continental sales training material over simplifies the subject . The reason is load on the individual tires and the factors that affect that. 1 is indeed crown , if the road surface is at angle to the tires the inner tire will have a...
  2. pennswoodsed

    High oil pressure & Overheating

    Rear cylinder cooling design sub par . And there ends the nice things I can say. [nosmiley] Regards,Ed
  3. pennswoodsed

    Tramlining and Tire Design

    First of 2 things ,you answered the question. difference between antique design p5s and sears bobos construction and steering characteristics cause sensitivity. Second is the worn chassis with several new parts is not going to steer like a (Porsche?) ,car has 175k and you are not committed...
  4. pennswoodsed

    Wheel Design

    Capri racer ,why use lt tire at lt pressure on pass wheel ? Unless maybe we are talking trailer tires ? Regards,Ed Flanagan
  5. pennswoodsed

    Report a Client for Fraud?

    Dear Cass, May I amplify my previous advice , I would recommend a. See the district attorney b.change jobs,maybe city c. this is not your first indication that your swimming in a cess pool . Get out while you have something to save (reputation) Regards,Ed
  6. pennswoodsed

    scalloping/feathering/?? tire wear

    If I were a betting man , I would wager that the front weight biased , primarily front braked,exclusively front steered and front drive in at least 50% of the vehicles in question have tire wear exactly as could be expected. Evelrod's daughter's maintenance schedule is repeated by most...
  7. pennswoodsed

    Wire spokes on sport bikes

    Could a solid tubeless rim be mounted on a float type hub with shock absorption ? the spokes could be capable of compression and extension ? Could this be done in a cost effective modular,repairable manner ? Lateral and radial compliance could be tuned . Regards,Ed
  8. pennswoodsed

    Motorcycle project: how feasible on the technical front?

    Hi, Not familiar with the Daihatsu unit ,but I have seen several small diesel tractor power plants that would fit quite readily in a large motorcycle frame. Kubota being one. Aftermarket HD trans and the oe castoffs abound at reasonable prices. If you do some research there are some...
  9. pennswoodsed

    Heat capacity of A-arm rubber mounts

    Dan, won't chroming embrittle your parts,particularly mount bolts? Seems counterproductive for appearances sake. Yours,Ed
  10. pennswoodsed

    Boss wants a company party at my Regular Dance GIG!

    Prices and choices. Career or hobby more important? Good luck,Ed
  11. pennswoodsed

    Boss wants a company party at my Regular Dance GIG!

    Frankly, I think the only contact between a hobby,serious as this one or not and a professional position should be Absolutely minimal. Architect,right? Reputation,ability and opportunity would seem to be the most important aspects of career success or failure. All customers are...
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    Engine Main bearing bolt yielding help

    1 independent(truly,anonymous)testing of bolts 2 source aftermarket(race)engine bolts and test 3 wait for screaming(pissing contests) to die down and assemble realible engines 4 the whole thing seems like a dollar waiting on a dime Regards,Ed
  13. pennswoodsed

    Why not a 4 Cyl diesel in a light truck

    Riktoo, www.acmeadapters.com makes adapters for the vw 1.6 and 1.9 for suzuki samurai's contact them for use with thr mazda trans or you might use suzuki trans in your rx7. Where are you located ? I would be interested in kibitzing and watching for my own intended subie diesel. For...
  14. pennswoodsed

    Methanol fuel safety?

    HI, The Dangers of methanol or methnol/blends are primarily as follows, Fire-a I don't know where to find flash points at the moment for a blend,but highly flammable. b Methanol burns with clear flames(reduced luminosity) extremely hard to manage fire.Flames are pratically...
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    Brake Line Fitting Information

    Hi, Am I to understand that you are looking for fabrication information to replace the original lines? The original info would have been recorded and used at the General Motors plant and engineering facility where the car was constructed. Replacement hard lines are available for most...

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