
09-10-2009, 01:55 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by elmariachi
So I guess I will get the thickness of the McLeod pressure plate at the bolt hole, call ARP and do some math.
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Just in case you were dozing when we went over that in math class...
D = Basic Diameter.
p = Screw Thread Pitch
Le = Length of Thread Engagement
A t = The screw thread tensile stress area
d p = Pitch circle diameter of thread
A ss =The thread shear area
The following formula for the Tensile Stress Area of the (male) screw

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