At 04:24 PM 8/2/2012, you wrote: >Thanks Larry. Just picked up my O200 yesterday and measured depth >from engine mount to back of starter and found it to be 12". The >mount on my KR from mount to firewall is only 10.5" Are there >firewall extenders available and how long can they be? Thanks again. >Charles babb +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Facing a steady rain and a need to get out of the house this morning, I went to the airport to clean bugs off the KR. While there I made some measurements on my engine mount. I have what I believe to be a HAPI VW mount for my 0-200. The measurements are as follows: - my mount appears to be approx 9 inches long - you will gain 1 inch with the mount rubber bushing, etc. on the engine. - I added 1 inch spacers on the firewall. I used round aluminum stock the same diameter as the mount pads. Add a washer or two to gain another 1/8 inch or so. I used 3 inch square, 1/8 inch thick steel crush pads on the firewall with something similar on the back side of the firewall. - the spacing on my setup is 11 inches from engine mount to firewall. - my starter (the old pull type) extends 7 inches toward the firewall from the accessory case mount pad. - I measured the spacing between my starter body and firewall but failed to write it down. I recall it to be approx 1 inch. I am able to remove / replace my starter without any problems. - my engine mount does not allow me to use the stock 0-200 alternator. I'm using a 10 amp B&C alternator. Your options are: - craft a new motor mount - use spacers on the firewall to give the clearance needed. - use the shorter key starter (which I think is less reliable) - use an even shorter and lighter high torque starter. That option will lighten your wallet also and give you a better useful load. :-) All of these options may effect your CG to some extent. Plan accordingly............ Larry Flesner
