[C320-list] New Engine Mounts

[MARTIN and SUSAN RAPHAEL]

If I am thinking of the same device, installing a drive saver will require shortening the shaft to accommodate it...once done you can't go back.  But my mechanic also recommended going that route.  I too would like to hear what others think of that device.
 



> Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:33:15 -0400> From: CGreenwell at sparusa.com> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> Subject: Re: [C320-list] New Engine Mounts> > I have the Flex-O-Fold prop. I have vibration at Mid RPMs. None at low> or high. None in reverse. > > I changed the cutlass bearing this spring and it did not help. I put> the original 3 bladed prop back on and the vibration is still there but> not as bad. I aligned the engine mounts to specs. No help.> > While running at 1800 RPMs I went below and investigated. There is no> wobble in the shaft so to speak. I can put my finger on it as it spins> and feel a little vibration but not much. So, I have been toying with> the idea of changing the motor mounts to see if that will help. I> suspect that it is some kind of harmonic resonation that works its way> into the hull.> > I can say that since putting the Flex-o-Fold back on, it is more> pronounced and is a bit annoying. > > Perhaps before I change the mounts, I will try a "Drive Saver" to> isolate the engine form the shaft. Is anyone using one of these?> Comments?> > Randy> #719> > >