aluminum bending if heated??
Anyone know if aluminum bends if it is heated with a torch?
The reason I ask is because I have an efinii Ypipe that is slightly hitting the alternator....I need to bend a little indent into it.... Anyone know if the aluminum will bend if heated with a torch? |
Aluminum, like most noe-ferrous metals, is not readily workable by heat.
You can change the temper, but it doesn't do much to alter the workability....some alloys are a little more forgiving, but in general, no you can bend it with heat. Shot peening or other cold forming is the way to go.... |
Slot the holes
Sounds like you just need to shift it over a bit to clear.
Loosen the two nuts & see how much it rotates. Not enough? Slot the holes in the upper half with a round file. Worth a try, but you shouldn't have to do anything. Did you change the alternator belt to a differant length? |
Keep in mind, if you dent the crossover tube it will restrict air flow. My suggestion would be to drill the holes bigger where the crossover meets the y pipe, that way you could move it around a little (have more play).
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