Thanks for the input.   I don't understand the change you are recommending.  I am sure that is my problem and not how you expressed it.  But can you take another shot at describing the modification--just pretend you are talking to a complete idiot.   We can get Paul involved so that the plans are modified.          Jerry


On Sep 17, 2008, at 6:03 PM, Kenny Aron wrote:

Jerry, thanks for the suggestion on the bushings, I was considering how I would approach that.

Feel free to use me as a reference.

Assuming you take on more 801 mounts, you should consider how to provide the necessary clearance to the nose gear shelf. At a minimum, provide some 0.5" spacers. Those of us w/o machine shops don't have the odds & ends of materials to utilize. The best solution is probably to move the point where the frame member welds to the mounting bolt 'tube' forward that amount. I ended up spending an hour on a hack-saw cutting up scrap 1/8" plate to get my spacers.

--Kenny A.


On Wed, Sep 17, 2008 at 4:44 PM, Jerry Hey <jerry@jerryhey.com <mailto:jerry@jerryhey.com>> wrote:

    Kenny,  I think I forgot to mention this before but after you get
    the strut installed you can make bushings that go on either side
    of the rod end out of 1" o.d. x 1/2" i.d. aluminum tube available
    at any metal supplier or from ACS. Leave about 1/16" clearance.       This will give a nice finished look to the installation.

     Also, may I give your name and contact info to a Ch 801 builder
    who is considering an engine mount?   Perhaps you already know
    him.  Name is Kenneth Johnson.             Thanks,  Jerry




--Kenny A.
http://websites.expercraft.com/kennya/

Sorry guys I am in London using my EeePC so I don't have access to Rhino.

What Kenny needs is four aluminum spacers 1/2 inch thick to move the mount 1/2 inch forward. This will give him motor mount tube clearance for a transverse beam on the front side of the firewall.

Paul Lamar