Return-Path: Received: from mail.thenuthouse.com ([209.26.43.20]) by truman.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.5.1 release 219 ID# 0-52269U2500L250S0V35) with SMTP id com for ; Tue, 23 Feb 1999 08:15:05 -0500 Received: from default [209.26.43.193] by mail.thenuthouse.com with ESMTP (SMTPD32-4.06) id AABF9460186; Tue, 23 Feb 1999 08:18:55 EDT Reply-To: From: "jimsol" To: Subject: Re: Engine Mounts Date: Tue, 23 Feb 1999 08:16:31 -0500 X-Mailing-List: lancair.list@olsusa.com Mime-Version: 1.0 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> << Lancair Builders' Mail List >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> "We have demonstrated that bolting through the fiberfrax will work satisfactorily..." (Lancair 320FB Instructions) Recently, I had the opportunity to pull an extra 'g' in my 360, and would like to recommend to all builders not yet finished that the AN970 washers underneath the engine mounting points should be considered mandatory, not optional. The fiberfax WILL compress, and the stainless steel WILL dimple under a 2 'g' load,especially the lower 2 mounting points. Save yourself some headaches....put the washers in now. Also, since alot of builders are getting rid of the Nylaflow for their brake lines....you might consider getting rid of the hydraulic hose and fittings....replace them with Aeroquip 303 hose/491 fittings. I've had a hydraulic problem for months. I have the prettiest 'hangar queen' at the airport. J.Solensky