vasek

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I want to minimize vibrations, thus converting existing (Dave Brown) engine mount (already installed) to a soft(er) mount using rubber fittings. [sm=thumbup.gif]

my question is: where can I get the rubber items needed for the home-made "soft" instalation? (couldn't find anything at Home Depot!?)

I don't mind the engine being moved forward a bit in the nose (due to the rubber inserts) and I am planning on using a nose ring (to support the engine).

Any pics or schematic dwgs would be apreciated as well as a list of specific parts needed

thanks, Vasek

FHHuber

There is a thread on making a home-made "Hyde mount"... I believe in the Pattern section.

Essentially: 2 disks of wood, faced with rubber and placed face to face. Then you slip a section of tight fitting inner tube over them.

(of course you have to pre-drill it and mount the engine mount before glueing the tube on...)

Then you need a nose-ring to prevent the engine from wobbling side-side. This is affixed to the cowl or the firewall if the cowl is not strong enough to support it. (there are also threads on how to make the nose-rings for both cases.)

After reading up on how to make the Hyde mount... you may decide to buy one. Its not quite as simple as I made it sound.

TOYMAKER

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click on this how to with those mounts

http://www.piedmontmodels.com/dave_b..._made_soft.htm


or here is one I made using the D.B. mount.

Wayne G.

vasek

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thank you both for the info

Wayne, you told me in my other post how to make the nose-ring, now the soft mount.... I have a pair! (wat else can I say?!)

Cheers,
Vasek