[VintageLambo] Metal Stress

--- In VintageLambo@yahoogroups.com, "lgpdk " wrote: > Interestingly enough at max rpm the inertia forces in a normally > aspirated IC engine are quite a bit higher than the combustion > forces. Additionally the combustion force is opposite the inertia > force, actually helping to reduce the internal stresses on the > piston and connecting rod. Hi Laust, When I read that it reminded me of a section from Philip Smith"s book "The Design and Tuning of Competition Engines" which I think particularly applies to our high-winding, free-breathing V-12s: http://www.playerviolin.com/carstuff/Metal/Stress.htm Mechanical stresses in high speed, high power engines.Interesting stuff -- what do you think? As for my suspension, I see what you and others are saying.However, sadly, in my case (and after reading your description) I believe the washer is loaded even during rest.I suspect this is because something somewhere is bent, or otherwise screwed up.I certainly haven"t been able to find it yet... I think the answer is to simply center the control arm on the bushing using "washers" and see what happens.It"s possible that these washers are simply missing, and that"s been the problem all along. Or, it"s possible that the washers will cause binding...But without trying it, there doesn"t seem to be any way to know.I suspect that the bronze suggested would work, and is easy enough to machine.(And if that doesn"t quite work, then there"s your "enlarged welded washer" idea, which makes a lot of sense...) Thanks so much, Fred