Al Gietzen wrote:

They need a 1/2 inch plate, Al. Not 3/8 and the load rating radial is only
about 3/4 of what it is axially. What load rating did you buy?

I assumed 3/8" because the groove is 3/8, but I can see it would be better
if there was some more compression there.

My engine is basically supported at the four 'corners'; but the rear (pusher
config) will take a heavier gravity load than the front because of re-drive
and prop.  I've got the  90# radial - 240 axial at the front, and the 165
radial - 380 axial for the rear.  If I find these too soft, I'll move the
rears to the front, and get the next range up for the rear.

Al

OK I get it. You are using the modified Franklin engine mount
that Chuck Harbert is using. Yes the back mount near the flywheel
does take almost all the load.

Paul Lamar
 
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