F: Frame FT5 in alloy

[vibrac]

Thoughts on the pivot bearing plate FT5 on LH crankcase side in good quality alloy ?
it would not have a footrest support 'ear' and is for racing I guess someone has done it on an egli this is for a standard framed racer

 

[Vinnie Boy]

I copied this plate in dural on my standard C Rapide many years ago. Fitted and forgot about it, never had any reason to revisit it.

VB

 

[BigEd]

I can't say I've seen an alloy FT5 used myself but the FT33 spindle is supported at the other end by the G50 plate without problems and that is alloy. Both plates bolt to a very sturdy crankcase. Why did the two Phils choose steel for the FT5, maybe paring a little cost rather than weight on a part that is not too visible?

 

[Bill Thomas]

I did it on my Special and the L/ning

 

[BigEd]

A similar post at the link below from 2 years ago with some guidance:
https://www.vincentownersclub.co.uk/threads/ft5-pivot-bearing-plate.12339/page-2#posts