Subject: Universal engine mount fixture
From: ACRE NL
Date: 6/28/2002, 12:36 PM

Jerry Hey wrote:

Hi Paul,   here is the engine mount fixture table.   The center post
slides up and down to adjust the firewall /  prop flange distance.  To
take all slop out of the post,  brass was added in two 6" belts which
was turned for a very close tolerance fit. The steel plates (12" x 12" x
3/8") are removable.   A set of them can be assigned to a specific
engine mount.   A nice feature  is   360º access to the welds.   The
table is very heavy to control distortion.

I have not seen it  mentioned anywhere, but if one wants to build his
own engine mount, no fixture is required.  Just park the engine in the
desired position in front of leveled fuselage and weld in the tubes.  I
have built several this way.  Works great.       Jerry


J-Wind Designs
Motor Mount Plates,  Engine mounts
j-winddesigns@thegrid.net
831-385-0908

That is so cool Jerry. Looks like it will adapt to any airplane.
Another nail in the coffin of the piston engine :-)
Contact Jerry for a custom rotary engine motor mount to fit your airplane.

Paul Lamar

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