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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