Ben Schneider wrote:

What is the difference in theory behind a Shertz Beam, and a oil pan style engine mount. Or any other mounting method? Is it clearance, difference in opinion,
or are there other things to consider? I have seen several completely different styles of mount, and all seem to be pretty nice. Obviously some I liked more
than others mostly from an asthetics point of view. I am not an engineer. Are there any designs that I should shy away from, and if so, why? Is there
something wrong with plate mounting from the oil pan like Conversion Concepts mounts? What about the Shertz beam. Pro's... Con's... Need some others opinions
or experience. Thanks guys.

  Ben Schneider
  RV7 finishing fuselage/ Renesis 13b, RD1C

Plate mounting between the oil pan and the engine is expensive as you start with a 
huge heavy chunk of aluminum and then mill 85% away. This is very costly. Running 
several hundred dollars for the milling and about $150 for the material. Also 80% to 90%
of the load is on the two front mounts anyway. The Schertz beam can
be something as simple as a 2" by 1" piece of steel tubing or a heavy
wall aluminum angle extrusion.

Paul Lamar
 
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