Re: Hardening Metal

Posted by Bob M on May 22, 2006 at 17:26:25 from (69.205.125.67):

In Reply to: Hardening Metal posted by MAGMAN on May 22, 2006 at 13:51:22:

Jon - You might try using metal strip from a lawnmower rope starter rewind spring. It's about the right thickness and width. (Be careful as you remove the spring from the housing - it can escape from the housing with a vengeance and bite you if you are not!)

Heat the metal red hot then let it slowly air cool. Now bend annealed (softened) metal into the shape you desire. Or simply bend it hot if you can. Finally reheat to red heat then quench in oil or water.

Alternatively visit a junk yard - an older one with lots of cars built before HEI ignitions became popular (mid 70's) and get a few old distributors. I've successfully adapted clips salvaged from old Delco and Mopar distributors for what you are trying to do. ...Bob M

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