Glad to see someone like the Conversion Concepts engine
mount
(www.conversionconcepts.com) since it is the same one I have for my
Velocity. I too understood it is based on the Franklin mount, I think
the one that Velocity sells. The infamous "Paul Lamar" hates it. I
have spoken to Fred Breeze the owner of Conversion Concepts and he seems like
a thoughtful, conscientious man. Since I have never learned to weld
(hanging my head in disappointment and shame at that fact) I was thrilled to
find a ready made solution for a mount. And, I still intend to learn how to
weld <g>. FWIW.
I can't recommend
the Conversion Concept mounts highly enough. I've looked into using
a rotary engine for years, but one of the things that kept me from pursuing it
was the mount. I couldn't weld, and just didn't think I'd ever trust a
mount that I made myself. Fred's mounts are wonderful, and well
engineered. You will spent a fair amount of money to get one, but what
you get will fit, be safe, and Fred will stand behind it. Fred's
also a hell of a nice guy, which is an added bonus.
As many of you know, I
now have a TIG welder, and would have no excuse for not making my own mount on
the next plane. Guess what, I would buy the next mount from Fred
in a heartbeat. It's just worth the money to me.
Cheers,
Rusty (exhaust fitted,
and about a third welded)