>I have the plans for the Continental engine showing the mount depth as 11.5 >inches. I don't need that much space on my O-235, the Colt mount is just 10 >inches. Would it be best to pull the mount back to 9" or is the 11.5 inches >about right for a 200 lb engine? >Craig ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
I'd suggest you wait till the aircraft is nearly finished, do a W&B, then determine the best location for the engine to give you an ideal C.G. location. Larry Flesner