Paul and group:

We recently evaluated several options for Glass Goose motor mounts.  The
feedback was very much appreciated.

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Thanks again for ideas, comments and suggestions in this part of my

project.

Scott Gettings

Does Lord also make a 2002 rubber bushing or is that a Barry part number?

The rear mounts will take 90 percent of the static vertical load
so they should be rated  around 150 pounds each. The front mounts
should be about the same as they will react most of the prop torque
even though the static load is only about 50 pounds total or 25 pound
each. Make sure you spread them widely. At least 18 inches.

Paul Lamar

Paul,

Thanks a million for all the comments.  Yes, you are right, I meant Barry,
not Lord mounts. Duh!

The only thing I wasn't clear on was about using 5/16" bolts tapped
vertically into the 1/2" plate.  Will this leave enough metal around the
threads since the plate is only 1/2" thick?

I'll be working on this version and hopefully the next pictures will show
some real progress!

Scott Gettings

I think so but 1/4 inch bolts will also work. It is mostly compressive
loads between the motor plate and the horizontal plate. You could also
use some 2 1/2" by 2 1/2" thick (1/4")  wall extruded Al angle and merely bolt
it to the bottom of Tracy's motor plate. Thicken it up to a 1/2 inch
where the rubber bushing holes go. Industrial Metal Supply in Burbank
CA has a web site and they will ship nationwide.

You might have to move the starter by welding on a piece of 1/2 on
the side of Tracy plate.

Paul Lamar

The angle plate bolted to Tracy's motor plate might indeed work, as I 
could aim the flange away from the plate and gain a little
pylon width.  I'll check this out as well.

Thanks again,

Scott Gettings

You could also use some smaller angle front side and back side and 
just bolt the Schertz beam to the plate with a bunch of bolts.

Paul Lamar
 
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