Paul,
The 'white thing' is a prototype upper mount.  It attaches to the PSRU end of the engine, the water pump housing and also has a tube extending downward to one of the old intake bolt holes (remember, Peripheral port) but will not work in it's present form - I think I see how to make this mount OK, but will run it by you if we can solve the problems with the lower mount.  Actually, you almost have me convinced to try your last design - but it would be SOOO helpful not to have any motor mount tubes in the way of the exhaust or radiator.  Back to the lower mount - I ran a couple of wood strips from the lower mount back to the block (in both horizonal and vertical planes) to demonstrate a way of diverting the forces from the front cover to the block.  I took digital pictures but can't seem to get the camera to download.  I'll work on the camera connection and try to send these to you tommorrow.  I am really jinxed - my scanner isn't working either!

Ken Powell
kenpowell@aristotle.net

I'll be gone for the next couple of days. Robin and I are going to take in
the Balloon Festival in Albuquerque NM. Hold those messages until Monday
folks.

Paul Lamar
 
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