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For some reason I pictured it going in vertically. So, what are the two holes for?
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Ahhh….duh. Silly me. Thanks. lol.
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The holes are just for strength. It’s a small crossmember doing a large job. Along with the torque arm mount, it’s has to hold the opposing front and rear corners in the same plane. Otherwise, the x-brace is useless.
The trans output is directly above this little guy. The mount, which I haven't drawn up yet, is about a foot forward. I have to get the engine mounts stabbed next.
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Boy, I guess it does have a large job! Nice work!
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Quick look at the first use of the engine mount fixture tool, as I construct the first clevis.
It will be handy using this rather than the 535 lb engine for setup/mock-up.
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It will be handy using this rather than the 535 lb engine for setup/mock-up.
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Freshness guaranteed.
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Very cool David, very cool. I see that the 14 gauge will be much lighter and easier to work with. I know that you really hated to reverse course and tear it all out. It will be better, as you say, in the long run. I agree that having friends with tools you don't own is always nice. It is looking great and I will continue to watch, inspiration squared. Nice dog. lol.
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The first Rev2 engine mount is done. This design takes several hours to build, and I’m on to the next one.
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Well, those certainly look strong enough to do the job!. Nice!
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your local Airgas welding supply shop must love you
keep the pics coming
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keep the pics coming
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Thanks, and they’re not too heavy this time!
They do. I run through a 150cu ft bottle every 7-10 days, and have two bottles. It’s enough that I’m shopping for a new supplier...need to trim that monthly expense.
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Cripes! How heavy were the last set? Those look healthy...
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Exact weight is pending, but the software totaled the whole system at just shy of 5 lbs. of material. Add fasteners, and a bit of weld bead.
They aren’t light like a race mount with a pivot joint, but they aren’t made from straight 3/16 like most factory stuff. I wanted the NVH absorption and durability of the factory stuff, but optimized for weight. It’s all .110 plate.
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Really nice stuff!
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I got a bit smarter and made a fixture plate for the second mount. That assembly is underway, but this stuff takes a good chunk of time.
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Badassery right there...
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Just a bunch of weld inches. Each base plate takes 5ish hours - small parts are susceptible to warp without time, a bunch of clamps, and a great heat sink.
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You sir, are way too modest.
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There are real welders out there that produce this level of quality on their bad days. I am the aspiring amateur.
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