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Re: REFLECTOR: Engine weights
Carl Hoffman wrote:
> IO-360 320.4 lbs 24.2 inches from firewall.
> I0-540 396.4 lbs 28.2 inches from firewall.
> FRANKLIN 318.4 lbs 24.4 inches from firewall.
> MAZDA 430.2 lbs 19.4 inches from firewall.
Correct Carl, the moment arm is more of a factor than the 75 lbs in the 540
conversions. With a 360 we already have a lot of mass the question is were
does the mass end up with a 7" longer engine. Answer: 3.5" farther aft.
Alan