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RE: 5052 50

To: "Sparky" <wmtsmith@landracing.com>, <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: 5052 50
From: "Albaugh, Neil" <albaugh_neil@ti.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 11:40:59 -0500
WTS;

5052 loses much of its strength well below its melting point; I wouldn't
depend on it for structural strength above 400F.

You can get woven ceramic fiber (the same stuff that is wrapped around
headers) and pop rivet it to the aluminum as protection against the heat
of exhaust systems.

Regards, Neil    Tucson, AZ


-----Original Message-----
From: owner-land-speed@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-land-speed@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Sparky
Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2004 8:31 PM
To: land-speed@autox.team.net
Subject: 5052 50

Help Guys,, what is the meling point and how close to the exhaust system
can you let this stuff get???

  "Sparky"
Lakester 2211






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