CA-AB Sched 40 Aluminium Pipe

[DPittman]

Might not work. The tubing I have is 4.00" o.d., not the 4.50" o.d. for actual Sch40 pipe.

Rats. Thanks for looking tho.

 

[Tecnico]

Rats. Thanks for looking tho.

Just a thought…….

After you weld the 6061-T6 it will lose it’s temper/yield strength so that might point you toward where you could acquire something more readily formed like some 5052 plate which is common in H32 temper and weldable.

You would have to check the eventual (theoretical) yield strength of the 5052 once welded to see if it’s enough for your purpose.

From flat you could form it to the shape you need and go ahead and weld the channel to it to get the bracket you want.

D 😎

 

[DPittman]

Just a thought…….

After you weld the 6061-T6 it will lose it’s temper/yield strength so that might point you toward where you could acquire something more readily formed like some 5052 plate which is common in H32 temper and weldable.

You would have to check the eventual (theoretical) yield strength of the 5052 once welded to see if it’s enough for your purpose.

From flat you could form it to the shape you need and go ahead and weld the channel to it to get the bracket you want.

D 😎

Thanks for the advice.
If it is not already apparent...I am totally "flying by the seat of my pants" on this modification. I don't know exactly what is needed in terms of strength and design. I am opting to use heavier material than what is possibly needed to cover up some of those inadequacies. I do however have to keep weight in mind.

 

[jorogi]

Thanks for the advice.
If it is not already apparent...I am totally "flying by the seat of my pants" on this modification.

OK, then you might not mind me opening my trap. I can't say that I have seen aluminum welding used in such an application, rivets, bolts, screws etc yes, welding no. Even on floats they prefer to drill 10,000 holes in them. Now my memory is not as good as it was, and it never was very good in the first place, but I got my CPL 46 years ago so I have seen a fair few a/c.

 

[DPittman]

OK, then you might not mind me opening my trap. I can't say that I have seen aluminum welding used in such an application, rivets, bolts, screws etc yes, welding no. Even on floats they prefer to drill 10,000 holes in them. Now my memory is not as good as it was, and it never was very good in the first place, but I got my CPL 46 years ago so I have seen a fair few a/c.

Yes all comments welcome. Welding was the only way I figured I could attach the components I figured I would be working with. I am still debating all options I can think of.

 

[Tecnico]

Just out of curiosity, what does the OEM provide for the spring mount?

I’m assuming you’re using a different spring hence the redesigned mount but their bracket might bring out some (hopefully) useful brainstorming?

D 😎

 

[DPittman]

Just out of curiosity, what does the OEM provide for the spring mount?

I’m assuming you’re using a different spring hence the redesigned mount but their bracket might bring out some (hopefully) useful brainstorming?

D 😎

OEM setup was completely different. Only suspension it provided was thru a pneumatic tire.

 

[jorogi]

What a/c ?

 

[DPittman]

What a/c ?

Chinook Plus 2

 

[YYCHM]

 

[jorogi]

The answer is so simple and it's staring you right in the face. Floats.

 

[DPittman]

The answer is so simple and it's staring you right in the face. Floats.

Well believe it or not they do put floats on these things. I don't exactly live in the land of lakes so that's not going to happen while I own it. Besides, I'm afraid of any more water than can fit in a bath tub.