Don,
Did a recent up-jet on a similar class of vehicle. 3 number drill sizes later & the fat lady sang.
Differences like nite & day - factory jetting was just too dang skinny. We went from gross polluter to clean as ODB-II, according to the tech.
Also, may seem pretty basic here, but ...
An old trick of questionable value, especially when applied to the low-end torque, pickup truck application driven on a daily basis.
Increasing conrod side clearances is employed by certain performance engine builders (drags, short trackers, etc) when oil control & consumption are not an...
Task is to produce a large cylindrical 'can' from 7075-T735. Parameters: finite OD with TBD sheet thickness. Looking to maximize stiffness per fixed OD.
Question to any TinKnockers present:
Might there be a Rule-of-Thumb formula (or table) to determine maximum Sheet Thickness-to-Outside...
If cannister is open ended, have ya considered hole punching ??
Otherwise, bag yourself a handful of small ring magnets (ID to clear holesaw's pilot drill), OD to clear 5/8" hole. McMaster-Carr keeps a fair assortment. As the magnet collects slugs, clear with compressed air or swap them...
