Why is it that Mechanair can build a dynofocal mount to the rear

plate

on theirs, and it doesn't work on the 13b?  I think general

acceptance

of the 13b would come much sooner if we could make the 13b  a bolt

on

replacement for the 0-320 and O-360.  Of course there are lots of
systems that have to be replaced (radiators, ignition, electrics,

etc

etc) but the bolt on to the same mount, putting the prop flange in

the

same place as the O-360 sure would help...

Besides, it would make my life easier when I want to put a 13b in

my

Cozy.... :-)

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Kevin Russert Walsh
Sr. Process & Equipment Development Engineer

The whole rear cover is an entirely different casting. Read big
bucks.
Actually I think they should start selling that kind of stuff
including the bell housing and the PSRU.
Good for us and good for them as it would generate a bit
of immediate cash flow for them.

Paul Lamar

Would it be feasable to build a subframe using Tracy's plate type mount
and the ear type mounts off the rear to fit onto the dynofocal mount?
I think the weight and slight complexity would be offset by the
convenience of a bolt up to the dynofocal mount.  If it was done to put
the prop flange n the same place, we could stop designing a new mount
for every plane that a 13b is put into.  One mount would work for Cozy,
RV, etc etc, as long as they were originally designed for (and
suppliers exist for) the dynofocal mount.  That sounds very
advantageous to me...

Also, it would make people much more amenable to a conversion from a
flying O-3dinosour to 13b.

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Kevin Russert Walsh
Sr. Process & Equipment Development Engineer

 
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