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Re: Engine mounts sagging

Postby loutoth » Tue Aug 27, 2024 12:24 pm

I had the same problem with engine sag with the prop hub rubbing the cowl outlet after about a year of flying. I turned Delrin rod on a mini-lathe for a tight formed fit & used the Delrin mounts in conjunction with the Sonex rubber mounts. Top mounts have Delrin forward with rubber behind and the bottom mounts have Delrin back and rubber forward. Engine smoothness is the same with no sag. Other Acetals may work also, but I found Delrin easier to cut & machine / shape, and is self lubricating.

https://youtu.be/_runJ37Lg70

https://www.kitplanes.com/toth-sonex/
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Re: Engine mounts sagging

Postby Bryan Cotton » Tue Aug 27, 2024 12:35 pm

That's a great idea Lou! The video link was cool, was that supposed to be bushings or the speed record?
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Waiex 191 N191YX
Taildragger, Aerovee, acro ailerons
dual sticks with sport trainer controls
Prebuilt spars and machined angle kit
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Re: Engine mounts sagging

Postby loutoth » Tue Aug 27, 2024 1:37 pm

Hi Bryan,
Maybe the speed record wore out my rubber bushings early? Not really....
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Re: Engine mounts sagging

Postby Bryan Cotton » Tue Aug 27, 2024 2:28 pm

loutoth wrote:Hi Bryan,
Maybe the speed record wore out my rubber bushings early? Not really....

Undoubtedly! I just figured out that the youtube link was in your signature.

A quick progress report on the Super Pro bushings, I have about 200 flight hours on them now and no sagging.
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Waiex 191 N191YX
Taildragger, Aerovee, acro ailerons
dual sticks with sport trainer controls
Prebuilt spars and machined angle kit
Year 2 flying and approaching 200 hours December 23
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