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Jim,
I don't think Ultimate Strength of the material is the governing factor in this instance. I believe it is the Modulus of Elasticity. Take a look at Euler's Column equation on Wiki.
I venture to say there's not that big of a difference in Modulus of Elasticity between 6061-T6 and 2024-T3.
The above is consistent with Snotzo's statement:
I don't think Ultimate Strength of the material is the governing factor in this instance. I believe it is the Modulus of Elasticity. Take a look at Euler's Column equation on Wiki.
I venture to say there's not that big of a difference in Modulus of Elasticity between 6061-T6 and 2024-T3.
The above is consistent with Snotzo's statement:
Snotzo said:I repeat what I said earlier, the difference in use as pushrod tube between 6061 and 2024 is negligible for all practical purposes.