Flange Stabilizer
I talked to Bieker about my part, and he noted adding something to keep the flange from pumping under load. Is it really needed? I don't know, but I didn't hesitate to take his advice, as he is the best in the business.
The fabrication of the foam wedge was a little tricky because the pvc foam isn't flexible at room temp. As this foam will apparently emit cyanid gas if heated, I stuck it in a cardboard tube chimney and shot hot air past it, and out the window. Together with a bunch of slits, I was able to get the shape needed. Once I had it glued in place, I bagged a bit of DB90 over it to create the anti-pumping support.
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