Mikegyver, part 12, elbow reinforcement

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Jun 27, 2006 | 02:37 PM

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NXRICKY

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Thanks, green. The only option is a cast aluminum 90°. (Everything is aluminum.) Any mandrel bend is too large in the radius department, the cast elbows have a very tight radius. The reason for the silicone elbow in the first place was lack of room, not lack of welding ability (although I don't think I could weld a stainless bend to my aluminum tubing

). I am ordering one Monday.

Have you tried a stainless donut with 2 silcone straights. I think they sell for 50 or so , and you can make 4 90's out of one of those peices.
just a thought.
Ricky

Jun 27, 2006 | 04:51 PM

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Have you tried a stainless donut with 2 silcone straights. I think they sell for 50 or so , and you can make 4 90's out of one of those peices.
just a thought.
Ricky

More info on this please, just in case.....

Jun 27, 2006 | 05:06 PM

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More info on this please, just in case.....

Yeah, please elaborate.

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...Get them welded on yet?

I ordered it yesterday from the cheapest place I could find, in Southern CA. $22.00 plus shipping. I probably won't see it until after the holiday. I cleaned the inside of my silicone w/wire elbow with acetone, and smeared a layer of silicone sealant all over to help hold the wire. I've been driving with it, the wire hasn't moved yet.

Jun 27, 2006 | 05:06 PM

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More info on this please, just in case.....

http://www.chassisshop.com/
scroll down on main page until you see Donuts section.. They offer stainless or carbon...
Hope it helps.

Ricky

Jun 27, 2006 | 05:15 PM

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i like the cast elbows because it gives you a bead on the end to help keep the couplings in place. Of course if you have a bead roller it doesnt matter. Thats a cool site.