> Paul,
> here are some photos of a local 5151 Mustang with a Suzuki/Geo engine.> The thing I noticed was that the engine mount didn't have any
> triangulation. There is one piece of tubing connecting the right and
> left sides of this mount, but I'm not real sure that the design is a
> good one. The builder says that the engine is sufficient as a
> cross-brace, but it is mounted with lord type mounts, and will allow a
> bit of lateral movement. Would it be possible  for you or someone with
> more experience than me to do a structural analysis of this mount? I can
> provide more detailed photos if you'd like.
>
> http://picasaweb.google.com/john.marzulli/EAA1440ProjectVisitLoehle5151>
> Brian Trubee
>
> It is not just the lack of cross bracing.
> Right up there with the worst motor mount designs I ever saw :)
> You will need an FEA but I don't have that capability.
>
> Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.

looks like the mount was built last and tubes ran where nothing else was in
the way!

kevin lane

Is the bottom tube on the 'driver side' totally in bending from
the gusset forward?!!  I'd say some re-work is in order..
well.. unless he's got a death wish.. or a huge life insurance
policy.. or both..

Jarrett

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