Hi Kevin;
My exhaust didn't work out exactly as I'd envisioned it and as a
result the pipe is almost touching 2 of my mount struts where it passes
between them. I was quite concerned about heat damaging the mount, so I
kept a very close eye on this area. However it really hasn't been an
issue. The paint on the mount hasn't discoloured at all so I haven't
been too concerned, however I still check it often. When I first
received the EM2, I attached one of my spare CHT thermocouples to the
mount to monitor it and while I can't recall the temp, I know it was low
enough that I stopped worrying about it. I should've logged it.

Todd



this is a good point and I admit to have not thought it through yet.  I
have made two engine mount plates so far because the first one had the
exhaust almost touching the exhaust, maybe 1/8" clearance.  I will have
to come up with some type of shield however.  I hope, also, to introduce
some fresh air flow over them also.
Kevin Lane  Portland, OR

>
> I'm curious if you're planning some kind of heat shield for that mount

> strut that runs between the exhaust pipes... or maybe several layers
of
> exhaust tape... something to keep some of that heat away anyhow?
Looks
> scary to me, especially when you consider that those exhaust tubes
will
> likely be glowing red at full throttle.  Just a thought.
>
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