ORIGINAL: jkhorvath
I can't believe that putting this much weight on the end of your crankshaft is a good thing, but I don't want to take my maiden flight
So, I need to pick the better of two evils. For now, I pick wearing out the crank bearings and ruining the 3D capabilities of the aircraft.
JK, the lesser of two evils is to use the supplied engine mount and get the engine out front where it belongs. I see from the pics that your cowl mounts way back. I know its more work, but will result with less weight on the crank from the heavy hub and less weight on the frame over all. It will definitely help your balance issues and keep it in an acceptable weight range. Its your call. Good luck, Joe