I DID have to make a new oil pan, to allow picking up an additional two pan
     > bolts. But aluminum pan is much lighter.
     >
     > I have not (yet) added the clips on the side, but I am planning to do this
     > when I start working on motor mount again.
     > Bill Schertz
     > KIS Cruiser # 4045

     Will we need to do that Bill if we move it forward slightly, forget the
     two outer bolts and use the side clips? I could check at the hangar tomorrow
     but I don't have an oil pan here.

     Paul Lamar

Bill and Paul,
Would it be advisable to use a chemical seal like silicone or one
of the form-a-gasket mixes for the oil pan above the Schertz Beam?
I would think it wouldn't be good to have the beam work a gasket
between the pan and block. Direct contact would be best. It might
even be a good idea to put hollow dowels at several positions to limit
the amount of bolts in single shear. My guess.
Bill Jepson

The shear on the bolts is minimal given the number that are picked up. The 
high loads are compressive directly on the beam when you pull a lot of G's 
or during a hard landing.

Paul Lamar
 
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