Header Support Strap

[spudkilla224]

Hello everyone, I was wondering what thickness of steel, and the width a header support strap should be. I have a Briggs 5 hp flathead, and how should i attach the support strap to the block of the engine?

If you have any pics of Briggs Header Support Straps could you please post them.

Thank You

 

[newrider3]

I used some random sheet metal from my scrap bin for my header brace. It bolts onto a header brace plate, which is bolted across the head to spread out the load. Any good kart shop should stock one.

 

[spudkilla224]

Thank You for the pic. great idea about the header brace plate.

keep the pics coming!

 

[jr dragster T]

Should be 1/2" x .100" mild steel.

 

[EagleTalons]

Should a person use lockwashers on the header bolts too?

 

[freakboy]

lock tight should work.

 

[jr dragster T]

Try to avoid loctite on cast aluminum. Lockwashers wouldnt be a bad idea.

 

[freakboy]

Why what does lock tight do to it????

 

[jr dragster T]

Has a tendency to pull the threads right out with the bolt.

 

[freakboy]

oh ok