Jerry Hey wrote:

Paul,  here is our MM Plate.   We are very happy with its appearance
and
in several aspects of the narrow plate we got LUCKY.   For example,
when the engine is in position on the thrust line, the top tube of the
engine mount will clear the muffler easily.    Secondly,  the MM plate
is the perfect width and location to easily mount the oil cooler.
Brackets can be welded to front side of the tube thats forms the bottom
of  Barry Mount.  (Same tube that the engine mount space frame tubing
is
welded to on the other side.)

We have  bolted up Tracy's drive and have verified all of plate
attaching  bolt holes.  Everything is a perfect fit.

One thing to be aware of is that different starters have different
diameters so each MM plate is specific to a certain starter.   The
plate
shown was cut for a Mazda starter and the hole is too large for my
Mitsobishi starter.   I was not aware of this until I got it home last
night.

Pricing:    the MM plate with Barry mounts complete as shown in the
photos is $550.00. The wider plates will be an additional $50.00
because
they  require a second set up in a different mill.  (The mm plates can
be any width from 20.5" to 29.5"  whatever the builder wants.)

Complete engine mounts will soon  be offered.   The universal fixture
is
finished.  Now I got to figure out how to use the thing.      Jerry

They look great Jerry. If anyone is concerned with the stiffness it is a
simple matter to add 1/2 inch square diagonal tubing braces from
mounting bolts
to the nose of the PSRU. They are most likely stiff enough for all
but violent aerobatics.

Paul Lamar

That is a good idea.  Also, we don't have to cut the pockets.    The
ribs are very wide, I am not worried about stiffness.   In the photo
showing the fit of the oil cooler, I am holding the cooler too low.  It
can be raised until it is just below the drive housing.  Could you
measure your starter for me.  I need to know the o.d. where it fits
through the plate,  the distance between mounting bolt centers and the
length from from the inside of the plate to the gear.   Thanks,   Jerry.

I like the pockets. It makes the engine installation look much
more professional.

Paul Lamar
 
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