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Old 05-28-2009 | 06:37 PM
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Ok, I know that engine vibration should not be present if properly tuned and balanced prop is used. But I am talking about high frequency vibrations that Ineed to get out of my airframe.

Heres the question. Is there a way of using a rubber isolation layer between the engine and the mount to reduce vibration from going through the entire airframe.

Here is the problem: The plane I built is as pictured below and at full throttle Iam getting my throttle servo and aleron servos to jitter a bit. At half throttle it goes away. I was thinking it is a high vibration frequency thing. Is there any suggestions out there for solving this problem?

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Old 05-29-2009 | 08:10 AM
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Default RE: engine isolator?? for vibration

I seem to have had some success with the use of automobile engine gasket material - perhaps 10% - 15% reduction in vibration.

In the photo the engine is connected to the carriage by two 3mm steel plates. I put small sheets of gasket material in between these. The material has a light green surface and shows white where it has been cut.

Hope this helps.
Mike
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Old 06-08-2009 | 05:14 PM
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DU-BRO is making some engine mounts fitted with silent blocks.<div>
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Old 06-08-2009 | 11:12 PM
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Default RE: engine isolator?? for vibration

Hobbico NexSTAR uses anIsoSmooth Engine Mount.

www.hobbiconexstar.com/nexstar-arf/hcaa2025-features.html#features

You might consider it.

EJ

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