I was just reading through the older threads on the forum on this topic and must admit I am more confused then before.
Doing some upgrades to my RV-8 and am considering replacing the engine mounts as I have the engine off anyway. I have the "regular" mounts Van's sold about 8 years ago. Those are different on the top and bottom.
When I look at the Van's website now they only seem to sell one type. Did they go to the same one on top and bottom?
As I do lots of acro I also read there are harder once you can get so my engine doesn't move as much through rapid G load changes. Also read that people claim the Lord mounts provide better isolation during startup which would be nice.
So my simple question is:
IO-360M1B
Catto 3 blade prop
Dynafocal mount
Lots of Acro
Typical cruise 2700rpm lean of peak with P-Mags
Which mounts should I use which will fit as a replacement? (Don't want to have to redo cowling.)
Thx
Oliver
Doing some upgrades to my RV-8 and am considering replacing the engine mounts as I have the engine off anyway. I have the "regular" mounts Van's sold about 8 years ago. Those are different on the top and bottom.
When I look at the Van's website now they only seem to sell one type. Did they go to the same one on top and bottom?
As I do lots of acro I also read there are harder once you can get so my engine doesn't move as much through rapid G load changes. Also read that people claim the Lord mounts provide better isolation during startup which would be nice.
So my simple question is:
IO-360M1B
Catto 3 blade prop
Dynafocal mount
Lots of Acro
Typical cruise 2700rpm lean of peak with P-Mags
Which mounts should I use which will fit as a replacement? (Don't want to have to redo cowling.)
Thx
Oliver