ORIGINAL: artandscience
Hey Demon,
I just noticed that you didn't use the rear bolts of the engine to attach it to the fuse. Is this a mod you did just for the Norvel or is it so that the fuse doesn't crack from the strain of the motor torque?
Or are you trying to increase the effective length of the fuse by mounting the motor further forward?
thanks, /S.
The stock Gremlin fuse pipe comes cut so the engine is recessed into a notch. The fuse pipe in the pics is one I cut without the notch for simplicity, and to avoid weakening the area. However, with modifications, the same type of skid arrangement can be used on the stock Gremlin mount configuration.
As for the UHMW and HDPE, I've made mount plates from both of those materials with great results. Both are MUCH more durable than the birch plywood stock piece.
One thing more:
The bottom corners of the mount plate should be rounded so it fits snugly into the corners of the pipe (look closely at the pics above). If the edges are left square, they create stress risers where they contct the PVC causing the fuse pipe to eventually break.
HTH,
D
PS
Throttle? What's that? I only use the left stick as an on/off switch.
