Hi Paul,

After all these months, I finally have most of the engine
accessories on so that I can measured the weight on the rear motor
mount.  Paul, I believe you had estimated it to be around 50 lbs.  I'm
using the motor mount plate, so the weight would be somewhat lower if I
had the s-beam. The prop is a 14 lb. carbon fiber composite with an
aluminum hub.  It was made by Steve Hill who is a member of the Nemesis
crew and has a shop at Moriarty Airport.  More about the prop after I
get the engine running.  (I only have it on loan for now.)

Bottom line, the weight on the rear motor mount was 115 lbs..  I
measured the weight with a bathroom scale and a steel rod between the
rear mount and the scale.  I wouldn't expect this to be too accurate,
but probably +/- 5 lbs or so.  Also, the radiators were empty although
the block was full of 50/50 antifreeze.

Since the neoprene rod ends are only good to about 300 lbs, they look
marginal in this application.  I will keep them initially, but inspect
after each flight.  If there are any signs of deteriation, I will
replace them with the solid steel versions.  Actually, I will put the
steel ones in anyway to see how much vibration dampening the neoprene
rod ends provide.

Bob White