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I can see this is a weak point in the system. It takes the full force in the X direction and is long and thin. Castings don't take tension forces well and it's long and thin here. My new part was made of 4140 tool steel, easily 10X the tension strength.
Now, I wish I'd taken a few extra minutes to draw up a dimensioned part, Could have saved you a bunch of time.
Now, I wish I'd taken a few extra minutes to draw up a dimensioned part, Could have saved you a bunch of time.