---------- Forwarded Message ---------- From: "Mark Langford" <n5...@hiwaay.net> To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> Subject: Re: KR> Center of Gravity and Prop Spinners List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Mon, 8 Jun 2009 14:05:08 -0500
Scott Watts wrote: > You reported an all up engine weight of about 250 lbs for the Corvair > in your KR. What moment did you use? Say from the firewall? I assume > this does not include the prop and spinner, cowl etc...??? >From the CorvAircraft archive: Mark L wrote: >I've always said 240 pounds was the "all up" weight of my Corvair engine, >with everything but fuel in the lines and electrons in the wires. I also weighted mine as a firewall forward and included engine mount as well as prop and spinner, oil,and baffeling, but not coils or remote filter or anything that was actually mounted to the wall. Anyhow mine came in at exactly 265# for a 3100cc. Joe Horton, Coopersburg, Pa. ____________________________________________________________ Make the most out of every dollar. Click here to find websites and services to help invest wisely. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTFOGe51M9ZWf2ZhMeM2jmGVQYtq7WE47qRJbzIJR0tETwjOIkARva/
