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Date:         Thu, 29 Aug 2002 20:09:40 -0700
Reply-To:     Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
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From:         Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
Organization: http://WetWesties.org
Subject:      Re: Fire Extinguishers
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Doing about 2 minutes of research reveals the following:

Early aircooled engines (25 & 36-40 hp) used AS41 alloy for the cases. AS41 is: aluminum 4.2% silicon 1%. The remainder is... magnesium

Later 1300-1600 motors used AS21 alloy. AS21 is: 2.3% aluminum, 1% silicon a bit of zinc and manganese and, you guessed it. Magnesium.

<http://www.northerndiecast.com/mcalloy.htm>

The type IV and wasserboxer case material seem to be a bit more of a secret. But if someone can come up with the spec, the composition is just a minute away.

There's also a bit of info on the type2.com website.

Jim


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