YulianaBoyle Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 I have some 1 5/8″ diameter steel that’s cut from scrap hydraulic rams. I’ve been using pieces for many years instead of M/S and it machines nicely. Would this be suitable for an IC engine cylinder? I need a finished OD of 1.5″ and this would do just nicely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BrandonHarris Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 I don’t see why not, it is quality steel, resistant to bending, whether or not that is important to your planned use I don’t know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brave_Jan Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 It could potentially work, but you'd have to think about how the hydraulic system would interact with the engine's internal components. Hydraulic rams are usually great for converting fluid pressure into mechanical force, but integrating that into an engine setup could get tricky. The key would be controlling the pressure and flow to match the engine’s needs. Plus, you’d need to consider things like heat, durability, and efficiency. Honestly, I'd say it'd need a bit of experimentation and testing to get it right. But if you’re into trying new stuff, it could be fun to explore. Check out this link about hydraulic ram for more ideas! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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