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www.swbmfg.com They have standoff kits that come with spacers for more versatility. Try em', you'll like em'!
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From: tel avivna, ISRAEL
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What makes them the best... that they cost the most? I think Forgues is way over priced. Aluminum is pretty when anodized different colors but it doesn't improve performance.
The best standoffs are those that funtion correctly and cost the least. If you have a friend who has a lathe, give him the dimensions and you'll have the best standoffs.
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From: rockhampton, AUSTRALIA
yeah like someone posted....the best standoffs are usually the ones that you make yourself. i made my own using solid alloy bar. measured the length i wanted.....then drilled a hole up the centre and fitted them into my plane.
cheers
craig
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craig
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I have bought these several times. custom made to your length, threaded both ends to whatever thead you want.
http://rcxmachines-na.com/id72.html
You can also make you own out of hardwood.
http://rcxmachines-na.com/id72.html
You can also make you own out of hardwood.
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All my standoffs come from the same place. The hardwood dowel section at the local hardware store. 3' or 4' lengths that are cut to exactly the desired length every time without having to stack up a bunch of washers or other stuff to get the end result. $2.50 worth of wood dowel makes a lot of standoffs. Then you have the option of adding sides to the wood standoffs to increase rigidity and decrease vibration that cannot be come with commercial aluminum standoffs. They work for any size engine. All that's required is the desire to make them.
If you have a measuring tape and a mitre box you have all that you need to do the job.
If you have a measuring tape and a mitre box you have all that you need to do the job.
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ORIGINAL: Dave Willis
I have a Sherline Lathe and make my own. if the engine needs any thrust adjustments they can be machined into the standoffs and it's kinda fun making your own parts.
Dave
I have a Sherline Lathe and make my own. if the engine needs any thrust adjustments they can be machined into the standoffs and it's kinda fun making your own parts.
Dave
That can be done but offset standoofs place an unequal loading on engine mounting tabs, frequently breaking them off over time. better to build that offset into the firwall and use equal lenght standoffs.





