Many thanks Bib,

I have had aluminum brakets fail before in other applications also. Usually they involve tempered aircraft Al that has been cold worked (bent) and subjected to cyclic loading and/or vibrations. Less so with weld zone failures although I have seen those too.

I am going to think about beefing up the existing mounting tab before it breaks.

If I don't run a hood for awhile I will also make some side braces to remove some loading off the radiator top rods brace.

Again thanks for head-up!

Kitz