That is why my "stupid plate" is made from stainless steel. If you de-mag the pump gears, it'll keep any slurry from gathering on the gears and making a wear pattern on the plate. Several shops use my plates...and will state they are far superior to the original aluminum plate that started to wear out from the moment the key was turned. My plate is made from 304 SS.
That is why my "stupid plate" is made from stainless steel. If you de-mag the pump gears, it'll keep any slurry from gathering on the gears and making a wear pattern on the plate. Several shops use my plates...and will state they are far superior to the original aluminum plate that started to wear out from the moment the key was turned. My plate is made from 304 SS.
You dont need hard...you need non-magnetic. the engines run forever on the aluminum housing and the original plates were aluminum. The stainless has excellent wear characteristics. it surrounded by oil...as long as there is nothing magnetic...like the gears...to gather particles...it'll last forever. I had a customer that tore his pump apart when he ripped his engine down a few years ago. He said the plate had light swirl marks....but no wear. He had 4 seasons of racing and cruising on it. I've used stainless ever since Lee Thompson asked me to make these for him. Now several shops use them. Ive sold a couple hundred over the years...and never a complaint.
That is why my "stupid plate" is made from stainless steel. If you de-mag the pump gears, it'll keep any slurry from gathering on the gears and making a wear pattern on the plate. Several shops use my plates...and will state they are far superior to the original aluminum plate that started to wear out from the moment the key was turned. My plate is made from 304 SS.